About Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was a French military leader and emperor who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars. Known for his remarkable strategic acumen, he became Emperor of the French in 1804, implementing widespread reforms that modernized France and established the Napoleonic Code. His expansionist ambitions led to significant territorial changes across Europe, but his ultimate defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 marked the end of his reign and the beginning of his exile.
