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Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was a military and a political leader whose actions greatly influenced the political system of Europe in the 19th century. He was crowned the first emperor of the French Empire, reigning from 1804 to 1814.
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What are the names of heads of state assassinated in the 20th century?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_assassinated_people
This is a list of people who have been assassinated in every country on earth. There have been about 52 people assassinated in the 20th century while in power or next in line while there have been many prime ministers and former prime ministers who have been assassinated as well.The site also list people who have died under suspicious circumstances over the years as well.
Why did the Duke of Wellington defeat Napoleon?
a) by constantly defeating French armies in Spain, draining the resources of the Empire which would have been useful elsewhere.
b) by winning at Waterloo and finally seeing Napoleon off to St. Helena.
How does Napoleon Bonaparte change from consul to emperor?
Napoleon became the dictator of France by using a method called a coup d'état which is an unconstitutional overthrow of a government, usually by small groups of people. Napoleon did this in 1799 when the french revolution was at its weakest.
Was The Directory established in 1795 led by Napoleon Bonaparte?
It was the Government of France following the end of the Terror and of the rule of Robbespierre's Committee of Public Safety. It consisted of five Directors, each with a given area of responsibility. It was finally overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799.
What was napoleon bonaperte's last battle?
Militarily Napoleon fought his last battle at Waterloo.
From a human point of view, we can say that he fought it against thecancer at stomach during his last period of his life,in the Isle of Saint Helena.
Defeat and abdication of Napoleon of France to?
Napoleon was exiled and Louis XVIII resumed the Throne of France.
Where was Napoleon defeated by the british?
Waterloo is about 12 miles south of Brussels in Belgium. But that was not his only defeat by any means. Leipzig in Germany was a terrible drubbing. Otherwise known as the Battle of the Nations, he was even opposed by a former Marshal, Bernadotte.
Why did napoleon sel the Louisiana territory to the US?
Mostly he needed the cash as he was in the middle of a World War with the Brits and the rest of Europe at the time. Plus he simply did not have the resources to hold or maintain a huge possession that far away when he had to use all of his money and military power much closer to home. He had enough problems just getting his warships out of port in the face of the British blockade. There was zero chance that he could or would have tried to send them (and the large numbers of ground troops required) to the New World to hold Louisiana in the face of American Expansion on land and the British Navy at sea. He took the money and ran.
The French didn't give up on the New World though. They were still trying to hold Mexico right through the American Civil War.
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The French did not feel all that strongly about Louisiana. Despite the French colonization, it had been the Spanish running the territory for decades. The French got it back primarily to give to the US, and the Spanish gave it up mostly because they were afraid of Napoleon taking over the Spanish mainland instead.
The French didn't really want it. They didn't have the ability to control it; they needed all of their troops in Europe to fight Napoleon's wars. So selling Louisiana to the Americans killed several birds with one stone:
- It got rid of a territory he didn't have the money to administer
- It gave him a nice infusion of cash
- It helped cement the alliance between the US and France
- It strengthed the US, especially giving them additional ports to control. That gave the US an incentive to strengthen its navy
It wasn't enough. The British navy had stomped the French one definitively a few years later, and Napoleon pretty much fought a land battle after that.
Still, the Battle of Waterloo was awfully close. It didn't help to have the British navy distracted by the War of 1812; those ships would have been better used for logistics from England. If the battle had turned just slightly differently, the sale of Louisiana to the US might be hailed as one of Napoleon's most fore-sighted achievements.
The Battle of Waterloo at which Napoleon was defeated was fought where?
The Battle of Waterloo was Fought on 17th June Sunday 1815 between the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and Coalition Army(United Kingdom, Netherlands, Hanover, Nassau.Brunswick and Prussia) led by a veteren General of Peninsular Wars, Duke ofWellington.
Why was Napoleon exiled to Elba?
Because he invaded Moscow, where 3/4 of his army died. He lost that battle (battle of Waterloo) and was captured, sent to exile for the 2nd time. This time, he went to St. Helena where he died.
What year was Napoleon was defeted?
The numbers played a major role in the defeat as they often do in combat. The Seventh Coalition fielded 30% more troops then the French had available. The attack began late because of the weather, but that problem was shared by both sides. Napoleon did not like the longer ranged rifle because of the slower rate of fire and Wellington did have more riflemen available, which gave him a slight advantage in both range and accuracy. Most historians place the key victory ingredient with the firmness and determination of the British Infantry who simply would not bend or break. That is a quality which is difficult to measure until it is observed and is most often instilled by long and skillful training.
The Seventh Coalition had overpowering strength, a better trained Army with lots of experience, a solid NCO Corps, some rifle equipped units, the choice of the battlefield anchored by UK troops who were determined to yield no ground to the French.
What positive changes did Napoleon make for France?
I suppose it is about generalship: What he makes happen on the battlefield. How does he know that the manoevres he makes at Austerlitz are correct ? It cannot be luck, it cannot be guesswork. Somehow he bends the opposition to his will.
How did Napoleon establish an empire?
Well he was kind of a powerful guy being a military general and all but he was never a king or anything. He was famous for being so little. But no he never became more powerful than general. So in my opinion he wasnt powerful but he was strong.
Or:
- He was the Emperor of France and deserves a point for that.
- He had full dictatorial power, so add a point.
- He was the King of Italy and a King surely deserves a point on a scale of 1 to 10.
- He is innocent of shooting the nose off the Sphinx, so add a point.
- He introduced the government employee Merit system which is entitled to a point.
- Josephine was a foxy lady and she married the little corporal who was not at all short for that moment in History. Add a point.
- He divorced Josephine because she failed to produce a male heir. (Bad move and take away .5 points.)
- He married Marie Louise of Austria (Who was a reported to be an absolute dog), deduct .5 points.
- She produced a male heir which today is worth zilch, but since he was an active participant in this transaction award him a point.
- His presence in Egypt resulted in the Rosetta Stone which was a World Class discovery and certainly worthy of two points.
- Austerlitz and Russia is a break even deal.
- The Napoleonic Code is worthy of two points.
- Mandatory and compulsory education is worth a point.
- He was an adulterer worthy of chastisement. (Subtract 1 point. )
- He escaped from Elba, normally two points to his favor and it is canceled out by his parole violation of that period.
- The acceptance by his troops when he returned from Elba certainly entitles him to two points.
- His loss at Waterloo is worthy of a 2 point deduction.
- His faultless period of sentence at St. Helena is worth a point.
- His 1840 welcome home by the people and the government and the shrine they prepared for is certainly a two point award.
- His historical record remains fogged and disputed in multiple controversies. He made major tactical and strategic errors. He made major political and personal misjudgements (Break-even.)
Napoleon was an imperfect human being. He was a less than perfect National leader and his battlefield record while impressive does not set a World record. He was very good at very many things and deserves credit and accolades for many of his efforts.
Was Napoleon Bonaparte a monarch?
No. he was an imperialist. That is, he replaced the Republic, not with a return to the old royalty, but with his own hereditary empire.
Was Napoleon Bonaparte a hero?
People who lose a wars are often depicted as tyrants. Had Hitler had won the war we would not have heard about gas chambers and the inhumane acts that were made under his dictatorship. History is never perfectly represented. It is most usually a History of winners.
As regards commanders in History, I believe he is highly regarded in France to this day, particularly due to his civil reforms. However in his generalship, and later years, his disregard for the lives of his own troops does taint his legacy. Nonetheless he is undoubtedly a hero.
He was a hero for France, because of his ability to win battles when his forces were inadequately supplied, as well as his ability to transform his troops into great soldiers.
I can see why this is such a valid question, but I would also like to add that most of the Napoleonic wars were actually not started by Napoleon. And also as a leader the French, people loved him, not just because he was a war hero but also because he was a great First Consul and Emperor. He brought about the end of religious unrest, revolutionary plots and unfair taxation. He also let most of the exiles, all but 100, come back to France. He lead a frugal life compared to those led by the kings of France before him and gave much back to France. Most importantly, what he gave not just to France but to the world, is his belief in talent over birth right. If Napoleon is not a hero, few if any, can be called one.
Personally, I do not believe he was a tyrant. I would say he was simply overambitious. But of course, this question has no correct answer. Learn about the man yourself and then judge for yourself.
What was the island of Napoleon's exile?
St Helena it is 2000 km west off the coast of africa it measured only 122 square kilometres (47 square miles) - half the size of his former home-in-exile, Elba. (just a little useful piece of info there incase you're doing some homework on it)
What was Napoleon's policy called for using a blockade against Great Britain?
The Continental System.
Similarity between Napoleon's invasion of Russia and Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union?
Russsia's huge and if the Russian burn everything that could supply the invaders, those invaders had to carry everything with them and that is difficult.
Nepoleon Bonaparte a/k/a Nepoleon I of France, was first exiled to the Island of Elba, a more or less pre Roman iron mine, with sparse settlement; then to the Island of St. Helena, where he died in 1821.
What are 3 legacies of the French revolution?
Flavored Koolaid, bananas split. And the french language.
What were Napoleon's policies towards women?
A woman was given the same rights as a minor. Divorce by mutual consent was actually abolished for women in 1804.
When did Napoleon Charles Bonaparte die?
Napoleon Bonaparte died May 5th, 1821 on his island St. Helena here he'd been banished from polite society after becoming the latest, but hardly the last, little man attempting to prove his worth on the world and historians believed his quick timed death was from a blater infection for several years
Battle where Napoleon was defeated in the war of 1812?
Napoleon began his invasion of Russia on 23 June 1812, and his defeat began with his withdrawal from Moscow.
What is the value of an 1898 50 centimes coin?
In particularly good uncirculated condition (MS-63), about US$1.00. There is, however, a variant that has round jewels (rather than square) - this one is worth US$6.00 in MS-63, and even US$2.50 in Extremely Fine circulated condition.
