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Was the second born to a family of eight childern, and came from minor Italian royalty.
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After graduating Ecole Militaire, Napoleon is enlisted in the military at the rank of Second Lieutenant
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In an effort to establish a French presence in the Middle East, Napoleon assaulted Eygpt with a force of around 15,000 soldiers.
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Through political ties and successful warfare, Napoleon is elected as first consul of France, and becomes the most powerful person in France.
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Although widely unpopular when it was put into effect, as of today most countries follow it's measurements.
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The Treaty of Amiens ensured peice in Europe, as most countries tired of fighting. IT lasted until March 1802
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Napoleon sold the louisiana territory to the U.S in 1803 for the price of about 3 cents an acre. This later became known as 'The Louisiana Purchase' and nearly doubled the size of the United States.
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After an assasination plot against him fails, the French people believe in the creation of a new monarchy
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Britain had convinced Austria and Russia to join a Third Coalition against France in an effort to seize some of their influence in the area.
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After failed attempts of conquring Eygpt, Napoleon made friends with many Arab-Nations to gain support for future wars.
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Napoleon invade Portuagal with the help of Spain, and eventualy invaded Spain.
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Napoleon sees a window of oppurtunity to invade Russia and expand his empire. However, in fear of losing control in France, he retreated.
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As the result of a treaty, Napoleon was to be exiled. However, before he could be captured he escaped.
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As he was exiled, his family was also allowed to stay with him until 1818 when they were dismissed under the suspicion that his family members were acting as a voice for him in paris.
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Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 5, 1821 of stomach cancer and was burried in the crypt under the dome at Les Invalides.
