Napoléon Bonaparte
French military and political leader
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Napoléon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, on 15 August 1769. He rose through the French army, became First Consul in 1799 and was crowned emperor in 1804.
His rule is associated with changes to law and public institutions as well as wars that affected Europe. He died in exile on Saint Helena on 5 May 1821. His remains were returned to France in 1840; his tomb is at Les Invalides in Paris.
Milestones of a life
- 1769
Born in Ajaccio
He was born in Corsica on 15 August.
- 1799
Became First Consul
He came to power in France following the coup of 9 November.
- 1804
Crowned emperor
He was crowned Emperor of the French on 2 December.
- 1821
Died on Saint Helena
He died on the island where he was living in exile on 5 May.
- 1840
Remains returned to Paris
His remains were brought from Saint Helena to Les Invalides.
Sources behind this story
Fondation Napoléon · BiyografiFondation Napoléon · Yaşam tarihleriMusée de l’Armée · Les InvalidesThe listed sources for this profile have been reviewed. Reviewed: 2026-10-16. Inclusion in the historical collection does not imply endorsement of a person’s views.