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Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most famous military leaders in history. He was born in 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica. His family was originally from Florence, Italy. In 1779, the family moved to France, where Napoleon attended the military academy. After graduation, he quickly made a name for himself as one of the most capable officers in the French army.
In 1789, the Revolution broke out in France. Napoleon joined the patriots and fought against the forces loyal to the king. In 1793, he was appointed commander-in-chief because of his leadership qualities. Under his leadership, the revolutionaries won their first major victory at the Battle of Toulon.
Napoleon became increasingly powerful and popular, and in 1799 he staged a coup d'état and was named autocrat of France. He called himself Emperor Napoleon I.
Napoleon was a great general and led the army of France to many victories. In 1804 he was crowned Emperor of the French. His reign lasted until 1814, when he had to abdicate. Napoleon returned in 1815 to assert his power, but was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo and exiled to St. Helena, where he died in 1821.
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