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His mother still looked at him the same and, still, frequently whipped him when he misbehaved. In 1788, when he was supposed to be sent to return to duty he actually got sent to the Artillery Training School at Auxonne. During that year he learned all he needed to know about cannons. The more he learned about them, the more he liked them. He called them “Engines of Death” which protected the brave soldiers. He studied many books about war, geology, and other subjects. His favorite book was the Social Contract written in 1762 by Jean Jacques Rousseau. Because of this book he hoped for a constitution limiting the kings power and guaranteeing people rights. Which is ironic because Napoleon would later be a dictator and the book is based on aristocracies and democracies.

Napoleon was one of the most important figures in European history. As one of the greatest military leaders, Napoleon did many things to modernize the European nations he ruled.

Napoleon would spend the next few years fighting wars in Italy and Egypt under the French government securing victory after victory for the still shaky republican government. He was called back to France to guard its borders and found the Republic weak and unliked, ousting the cabinet he held a Plebiscite a vote for him to become emperor. Three million voted for him and one thousand five hundred and sixty seven voted against. Leaving him emperor of France.

When Napoleon was a young boy, he entered in the French military school where he gained a magnitude of knowledge about war and philosophers’ through his interest in reading. As the short, Italian boy from Corsica, he exceeded in the military and became a well-known Military General who became Emperor of France. He also took great care of his soldiers

Napoleon Bonaparte, a French leader, often thought to be quick-witted, ruthless, and an expert soldier was born on the island of Corsica, and grew up to become one of the most well-known leaders in history. Napoleon was first consul, then voted Consul for Life, and eventually he made himself the Emperor of France. General Bonaparte led his artillery into countless victories, and suffered numerous losses with his final defeat coming at Waterloo, Belgium. Napoleon was exiled several times, and during his last exile, Napoleon died on an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. French author Stendhal wrote, Napoleon was ‘a man endowed with amazing abilities and a dangerous ambition’. He could face adversity ‘with firmness and majesty’ but could also

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader from the late 1700’s to the early 1800’s. Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, Corsica, which is a French commune he is best known for the many wars he fought while emperor of France

Although he is widely known across the world for his endless list of amazing achievements, small stature, and confident attitude, Napoloan Bonaparte (also known as Napoleone Di Buonaparte) was once just a young boy just like everyone else. Before you know it, he was growing up to become one of the most well-known rulers in history. Even at an extremely young age long before any of his major achievements, it was evident to everyone that he was unique in his own way and would move on to do big, memorable things during his lifetime such as becoming Emperor of France. Napoleon Bonaparte was born August 15, 1769 to his loving parents mother Letizia Romolino, and father Carlo Buonaparte (also known as Charles Marie Di Buonaparte) whom had married

After Russia left the Continental System, Napoleon attempted to invade but was met with a terrible defeat. The Russians decided to implement a tactic by instead of fighting head on, they continuously retreated farther back into Russia, catching the unprepared French of guard. Finally the Russians attacked in the Battle of Borodino. The winner of this cannot be determined, but it severely weakened Napoleon's troops which led to their defeat by constant attacks from the Russians. Meanwhile in France, they were under attack from Spain, Portugal, and Britain. Paris was taken in March 1814, which led to Napoleon being exiled to the island of Elba. One year later, Napoleon managed to flee Elba and took back the throne for what is now known as his Hundred Days Campaign. Attempting to pick off his enemies one at a time, he met the British at the Battle of Waterloo where he was destroyed and exiled yet again to St. Helena. He would spend his last days here, passing away at age 51. Most think that his cause of death was from stomach cancer because all pictures of him show himself with his hand clutching his

Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August, 15th, 1769 on Ajaccio, Corsica he was named after an Egyptian religious figure. He was born on a couch in the living room of his parents’ home during the feast of the Assumption. The French defeated the island of Corsica only three months after Bonaparte’s birth. Bonaparte would later devote his youth hating and despising the French. The Bonaparte family was considered Corsican aristocrats, however they were not wealthy compared to French nobles. Due to having such a large family they struggled to get by. Letizia Napoleon’s mother was strict and serious woman; she would punish her 8 children to instill the importance of discipline and sacrifice. Letizia was very religious; she attended church every day. She forced her religion on Napoleon by making him attend mass every Sunday. Napoleon said “She sometimes made me go to bed without supper, as if there was nothing to eat in the house. One had to learn to suffer and not let other see it.” His mother’s lessons helped make him a strong man. After Corsica’s defeat Bonaparte’s twenty-three year old father Carlo hastily succumbed to French rule. Carlo began wearing French clothing such as powdered wigs and silver bucked shoes. Napoleon never forgave his father for abandoning his Corsica heritage. The Bonaparte’s have lived in Corsica for about two-hundred years; they had a long history of successful lawyers. The family’s origins came from Florence, Italy in 1122. His Mother’s side was the

Napoleon was one of the greatest European leaders in history, his tactics in wars and his way of reaching

Napoleon Bonaparte’s name is engraved into the history books as a small man with a big mission. Sizing up to only 5’6, he rose to power after the French Revolution. Napoleon led numerous successful attacks throughout Europe to slowly conquer territory and unite Europe under one name, France. As the self-crowned Emperor of France, he seemed to enlarge his empire. An impressive military and political ambassador, Napoleon established a prominent French empire during the early 19th century. His influential tactics made him loved by his supporters and feared by his foes. Napoleon’s advancements in military and social strategy formed how European countries are shaped today.

When you think of an emperor, or a military general, you most likely think of leaders rather than men who have been exiled from their country. However, that’s exactly what happened to Napoleon Bonaparte. Bonaparte had great ambitions that changed the world forever. In May of 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte proclaimed himself the Emperor of France. He remained emperor from 1804 to 1814 and briefly again in 1815.

“By early 1821 he was bedridden and” burgeoning “weaker by the day. In April of that year, he dictated his last will: "I wish my ashes to rest on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of that French people which I have loved so much. I die before my time, killed by the English oligarchy and its hired assassins."” Napoleon died on May 5, 1821. “The Dôme des Invalides, is where Napoleon I's tomb, is the emblem of the Hotel National des Invalids and an unmissable monument in the Parisian landscape.”

Napoleon was born in 1769. At the age of 15, he entered military school in Paris. French revolution started in 1789. After he got professional training for 9 years, he promoted to brigadier general. Then, in 1796, he was appointed to command army of Italy and married Josephine in the same year. After staying Italy for 3 years, Napoleon returned from Egypt and became First Consul of France. Ten years later, France controlled most of continental Europe. At the age of 41, he divorced Josephine and married Marie-Lousie, daughter of emperor. In 1812, he was forced to retreat from Russia and exiled to island of Elba for 2 years. In 1814, he defeated at battle of Waterloo and exiled to island of St Helena. In 1821, Napoleon passed away and he died

Napoleon was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, on 15 August 1769, the second of Carlo and Letizia Bonaparte's eight children. In 1778, Napoleon began his education at Autun and later attended school in Brienne, excelling in mathematics and science. Following a year's study at the Ecole Militaire in Paris, he was commissioned in the artillery in 1785. The year 1789 saw the outbreak of the French revolution, which created an atmosphere of opportunity that would not have existed under the Bourbons, and Napoleon was to make the most of it.