#384 | Napoleon Bonaparte
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Napoleon Bonaparte's Life and Ideals
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the island of Corsica in 1769. He lived a relatively short life, even by 19th century standards. But there are few people who have had such an impact on French history. His early life and ideals were characterised by this tension between France, Italy and a sense of Corsican independence. It might surprise you to learn that he was not born Napoleon Bonaparte. The reason for this all lies in his Corsican heritage.
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