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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 …

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

    Nov 12, 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. Born on the …

  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 …

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

    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 …

  6. Napoleon Bonaparte - New World Encyclopedia

    Napoleon ignored repeated advice against an invasion of the vast Russian heartland, and prepared his forces for an offensive campaign. On June 22, 1812, Napoleon's invasion of …

  7. 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.

  8. Napoleon Bonaparte’s military career, dictatorship, and imperial …

    One 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 …

  9. Napoleon Bonaparte (French Emperor) - On This Day

    Biography: One of the most controversial, influential and celebrated figures in human history, Napoleon seized upon the opportunities created by the outbreak of the French Revolution in …

  10. 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 …