Napoleon I Emperor of the French

Napoleon I
Emperor of the French
1769 - 1821
The most dangerous moment comes with victory.
--Napoleon Bonaparte
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Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. Through his military exploits and his ruthless efficiency, Napoleon rose from obscurity to become Napoleon I, Empereur des Francais (Emperor of the French). He is both a historical figure and a legend--and it is sometimes difficult to separate the two. The events of his life fired the imaginations…