Why was Napoleon a tyrant?
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Why was Napoleon a tyrant?
Napoleon Bonaparte:
Napoleon Bonaparte was a celebrated general in the French Army who took power in 1799 following a coup d'etat. In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of France and ruled until his fall from power in 1814.
From Birth to Rule
- Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica, a region ceded by Genoese to France. Bonaparte was born to Carlo and Letizia Ramolino Buonaparte.
- Bonaparte studied at a school in Autun, at Brienne's military college, and at Paris' military academy. He graduated from the latter in 1785.
- In 1792, Napoleon was promoted to army captain. Four years later, he served as the French army's commander in Italy. In 1799, he became a French consul, a role that would lead to his eventual rule over France.
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View this answerNapoleon Bonaparte was a tyrant because he ruled with absolute power and jailed or executed dissidents.
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Chapter 12 / Lesson 1Napoleon Bonaparte is a well-known French emperor and military leader who conquered a huge part of Europe during his time. Explore Napoleon's early life, his success in the military, the politics and leadership in the 1790s, and Napoleon's role in the coup and as a consul.