Napoleon was born in Ajaccio, Corsica on August 15, 1769. He is the second of eight children born to Carlo (Charles) and Letiza Buonaparte. His parents are from both the Corsican-Italian gentry. His father was a lawyer who fought for Corsican independence. Once the French conquered the island in 1768 his father was forced to serve as a prosecutor, judge, and then entered the French aristocracy as a count.
With the influence of his father Napoleon went to school at the expense of King Louis XVI. He attended Brienne and the Ecole Militaire in Paris. He graduated from the school in 1785 at the age of sixteen. After he finished his schooling Napoleon joined the artillery as a second lieutenant.
After the Revolution began in 1791 Napoleon became a
After reading so many articles on Napoleon it is very evident to me that his influence is still in France. He was truly a remarkable man and definitely has a lot to be proud of. He was very driven and was never satisfied. He said, “Power is my mistress.” Just from that saying you can sort of feel where he is coming from. I believe he was a very work driven person and did not stop until he got what he was after. I do have to admit being so successful in the service is very remarkable. Anyone who can go after their dreams and actually get them is a person people should be admired. Napoleon was very remarkable and France will never forget him.
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