Napoleon was crowned emperor on 1804,165438+10.6, which turned the Republic into an empire. During his reign, he was called "French Emperor", the second French emperor to enjoy this title since Charles III.
Napoleon 18 14 abdicated and was exiled to the island of Elba. 18 15 After the establishment of the Hundred Days Dynasty, it was defeated by Waterloo again and was exiled. On May 5th, Napoleon died in St Helena.
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Major achievements
Napoleon had excellent military command ability. During the 23 years from the Battle of Toulon to the Battle of Waterloo, he personally commanded nearly 60 major battles, including more than 50 victories and countless small battles.
He repeatedly repelled the invasion of anti-French alliances at home and abroad, suppressed the rebellion of reactionary forces, and fought seven wars with anti-French alliances, which was of great significance in military history. His constant expansion broke the balance of power among European countries, dealt a heavy blow to the feudal system of European countries, defended the achievements of the French Revolution and safeguarded the interests of the bourgeoisie.
Commemoration of future generations
1840 65438+In February, after Napoleon's coffin was transported back to Paris, France, 900,000 Parisians braved the cold to meet him.
1855, Queen Victoria of England took the Crown Prince (Edward VII) to the retirement home for the old and weak soldiers (Paris Honorary Army Hospital), and the Queen asked the Crown Prince (Edward VII) to "kneel in front of the great Napoleon coffin". Years later, Napoleon also won the respect of his opponent.
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