Napoleon I | Biography, Achievements, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Napoleon I (born August 15, 1769, Ajaccio, Corsica—died May 5, 1821, St. Helena Island) was a French general, first consul (1799–1804), and emperor of the French (1804–1814/15), one of the most celebrated personages in the history of the West.
Napoleon - Wikipedia
WEBNapoleon Bonaparte [b] (born Napoleone di Buonaparte; [1] [c] 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military officer and statesman who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led a series of successful campaigns across Europe during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic …
Napoleon Bonaparte ‑ Biography, Facts & Death - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), also known as Napoleon I, was a French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. Born on the island of Corsica, Napoleon...
Napoleon Bonaparte - World History Encyclopedia
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was a Corsican-born French general and politician who reigned as Emperor of the French with the regnal name Napoleon I from 1804 to 1814 and then again briefly in 1815.
Napoleon Bonaparte’s military career, dictatorship, and imperial rule
WEBOne of the most celebrated figures in history, Napoleon revolutionized military organization and training and brought about reforms that permanently influenced civil institutions in France and throughout Europe.
Napoleon Bonaparte: Biography, Military General, French Emperor
WEBNov 22, 2023 · French General Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the world’s greatest military leaders who became the first emperor of France, from 1804 to 1815. Born on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, he...
Napoleon I Timeline - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBTimeline of events in the life of Napoleon I, emperor of France (1804–1814/15) and one of the most celebrated figures in history. He revolutionized military organization and training. He also sponsored the Napoleonic Code, the prototype of later civil-law codes.
BBC - History - Napoleon Bonaparte
WEBRead a biography about Napoleon - the emperor of France. Discover facts about his marriage to Josephine and the Napoleonic Wars including the Battle of Waterloo.
Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, Great Military Commander
WEBJul 8, 2019 · Napoleon Bonaparte (August 15, 1769–May 5, 1821), one of the greatest military commanders in history, was the twice- emperor of France whose military endeavors and sheer personality dominated Europe for a decade.
Napoleon Bonaparte - OSU eHistory
WEBIn short, Napoleon had the authority to appoint generals, governors, civil servants, judges, and members of legislative bodies. Napoleon fulfilled the first incarnation of this position and led economic, social, military, education, legal, and religious reforms, such as reinstituting Roman Catholicism as the state religion.