Napoleon I

American  

noun

1. Napoleon Bonapartethe Little Corporal, 1769–1821, French general born in Corsica: emperor of France 1804–15.

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Napoleon I British  

/ nəˈpəʊlɪən /

noun

1. full name Napoleon Bonaparte. 1769–1821, Emperor of the French (1804–15). He came to power as the result of a coup in 1799 and established an extensive European empire. A brilliant general, he defeated every European coalition against him until, irreparably weakened by the Peninsular War and the Russian campaign (1812), his armies were defeated at Leipzig (1813). He went into exile but escaped and ruled as emperor during the Hundred Days. He was finally defeated at Waterloo (1815). As an administrator, his achievements were of lasting significance and include the Code Napoléon, which remains the basis of French law

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Example Sentences

One of the stolen items - a crown - was dropped during the escape but eight other items of jewellery - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

From BBC

It’s where Marie Antoinette’s death certificate was signed, Napoleon I and Josephine celebrated their coronation ball and the act abolishing slavery in France became law.

From New York Times

The dinner service made for Napoleon I and hand painted in the royal porcelain factory in Sevres near Versailles comes with a George III mahogany table and a St Louis chandelier.

From Reuters

The honorary title was created by Napoleon I in 1808 to honor service to French education.

From Washington Times

There are original manuscripts by Alexandre Dumas and Honore de Balzac, emotional correspondence from Admiral Nelson and Napoleon I, and operatic scores drafted by Richard Strauss, among many others.

From Reuters