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All About Napoleon Bonaparte

Question: When did Napoleon become the emperor of France?
Answer: Napoleon built up his power in 1804 by changing the government of France from a consulate to an empire. He thereby became the emperor of France.
Question: Where was Napoleon born?
Answer: Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the Mediterranean island of Corsica.
Question: Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at:
Answer: Napoleon Bonaparte ruled over France as Napoleon I. He extended French rule across Europe, but was defeated by an alliance of his enemies at the Battle of Waterloo.
Question: On what island did Napoleon Bonaparte die?
Answer: Napoleon I, the Emperor of France, was defeated in battle in 1815 and was exiled to St. Helena Island, where he died on May 5, 1821.
Question: Which battle was not fought by Napoleon?
Answer: The Battle of the Bulge was fought in 1944 and 1945 between the Allies and Germany. Napoleon fought the others.
Question: What was Napoleon’s nickname?
Answer: Napoleon I rose from humble origins to become emperor of France. He was known as the Little Corporal.