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Napoleon was known as the little Corsican because of his height of 5 feet 2 inches. He had 7 brothers and sisters. Napoleon was the fourth child and second son of Carlo (Charles) Buonaparte (1746-1785) and Letizia Ramolino Buonaparte (1750-1836). Carlo Buonaparte was an eloquent lawyer and a prominent citizen of Corsica. Letizia Buonaparte was beautiful and strong-willed. They were both members of noble Italian families.
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The reason why he was called "The Little Corporal" is because he was 5 foot 7 and was soo much smaller than the other soldeirs!! He also became a Lieuenant in French Army.
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Napoleon goes to Corsica on long furlough until June 1788.
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Napoleon goes on second leave to Corsica, becomes involved in revolutionary activities and attempts to gain favour with Pasquale Paoli.
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Napoleon commands artillery during an abortive French landing on Maddalena Island, Sardinia.
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Between the year's 1793 through 1815, Napolean won 5o battles.
Between the year's 1796 through 1815, Napolean was defeated 10 battles. -
Successful recapture of Toulon from British and Royalists.
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The year of 1796, Napolean became a Comander of French Armies in Italy, by going at his enemy when they are not ready at war. HE tricked his enemys at war, and surprised them by sending a few of his men to line up, and sent the rest to go behind the enemy. He won his men's confidence by haveing energy, aharm, and the ability to make quick decisions. He won every battle!
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1797, he returned to France as a conquering hero and was given commmand of army in tradeing to invade Britain. When he attacked Britian, he went for Britains weakest colonies-India and Egypt. He was defeated by England, and did not win that war.
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He became the ruloer of France. He was the first consulate.
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Napolean Bonaparte has passed away!
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In the year of 1792, Napoleon is elected Lieutenant Colonel, 2nd Battalion, Corsican Volunteers. Is implicated in a riot in Ajaccio.
