Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, Napoleon’s Capable Sister - Shannon Selin
Elisa was the Bonaparte sibling most like Napoleon, although she had the least influence over him.| Shannon Selin
Elisa was the Bonaparte sibling most like Napoleon, although she had the least influence over him.| Shannon Selin
If you liked "10 Interesting Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte," you might enjoy these interesting facts about Napoleon’s family.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon’s brother Lucien played a key role in Napoleon's rise to power, but refused to give up his wife when Napoleon demanded.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon's mother, Letizia Bonaparte, was pragmatic, stoical and domineering. She once told Napoleon, “It’s not poverty I’m afraid of, it’s the shame.”| Shannon Selin
Napoleon’s younger brother Louis Bonaparte failed to become the soldier Napoleon had trained him up to be, or even a pliable puppet King of Holland.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon’s uncle, Cardinal Joseph Fesch, was a good-natured art collector who got caught in the struggle between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII.| Shannon Selin
In April 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte was sent into exile on Elba. Ten months later, he regained the French crown. How did Napoleon escape from Elba?| Shannon Selin
After Napoleon’s 1815 defeat, Joseph Bonaparte fled to the United States, where he is credited with bringing European culture to the locals.| Shannon Selin
Louis Étienne Saint-Denis, Napoleon's French-born valet, was called Mameluke Ali & dressed as a mameluke, like Napoleon's Egyptian servant Roustam.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon's tomb is in the Dôme des Invalides in Paris, but that's not where he was first laid to rest. Here’s what happened to Napoleon’s body after he died.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica. There are many myths about his birth, and one myth-like thing that is true.| Shannon Selin
During his exile on St. Helena, Napoleon reflected on his defeat at the June 1815 Battle of Waterloo. What did he say about the last battle he ever fought?| Shannon Selin
Although several witnesses left accounts of Napoleon's last words, there are differences among them.| Shannon Selin
How difficult would it have been for Napoleon Bonaparte to escape from exile on St. Helena?| Shannon Selin
