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  1. Napoleon - Wikipedia

    Napoleon is considered one of the great military commanders in history, and Napoleonic tactics are still studied at military schools worldwide. His legacy endures through the modernizing legal and …

  2. Napoleon I | Biography, Achievements, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 29, 2025 · Napoleon I, the ambitious French emperor and military genius, reshaped Europe’s political landscape through his conquests and introduced significant reforms that continue to …

  3. Napoleon Bonaparte - Biography, Facts & Death | HISTORY

    Nov 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.

  4. Napoleon Bonaparte - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 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 …

  5. A Short History of Napoleon, the Ambitious, Charismatic Emperor of ...

    Jun 7, 2024 · Napoleon Bonaparte, born in Corsica in 1769, rose through the ranks of the French army and became a wildly ambitious military leader known for his speed and cunning on the battlefield.

  6. Napoleon Bonaparte - New World Encyclopedia

    Napoleon's noble, moderately affluent background and family connections afforded him greater opportunities to study than were available to a typical Corsican of the time. At age nine, Napoleon …

  7. napoleon.org - the history website of The Fondation Napoleon

    Whether you're a fan or a specialist, a young historian or just landed here by accident, this site offers a detailed account of the history of the two great French Empires.

  8. The Rise to Power and History of Napoleon Bonaparte - WorldAtlas

    Dec 22, 2022 · An enigmatic man of vicious consequence, Napoleon Bonaparte captured the world’s attention and fell only an inch short of capturing the world itself. Between 1796 and 1815, the …

  9. Napoleon - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Napoleon Bonaparte (French: Napoléon Bonaparte) [1] was a French politician and army leader who ruled France from 1799 to 1814 and for a short period (the "Hundred Days") in 1815. He became …

  10. Napoleon Bonaparte: Biography, Military General, French Emperor

    Nov 22, 2023 · Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military general and emperor of France from 1804 to 1815. Read about his height, rise to power, quotes, exile, death, and more.