Napoleon Bonaparte

Definition

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution. He later declared himself Emperor and led France into a series of conflicts known as the Napoleonic Wars.

Related terms

French Revolution: A period in France from 1789-1799 marked by social and political upheaval, leading up to Napoleon's reign.

Napoleonic Code: The civil law code established under Napoleon Bonaparte that influenced many legal systems worldwide.

Waterloo Battle: The final battle in which Napoleon was defeated by British-led allied forces.