Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corsica into an ordinary family: neither rich nor famous.
Yet, in a few years, he became one of the greatest conquerors in history.
His victories, such as the battle of Austerlitz, are legendary. As was his army, which had up to 1 million soldiers.
His rise was meteoric: he entered military school when he was 9. By 24, he was a general… And Emperor at 35. He reigned over Europe!
After having taken power by force, Napoleon turned France into a modern country.
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