Napoleon's Death (1 Viewer)

[Blackbob]

Napoleon died this day --. 5th of May 1821 on St Helena, aged 51.

 

[Obee]

200 years ......


Death Mask - Musée de l'Armée at Invalides in Paris

Viva le Emperor

 

[BHogan]

One thing I like about anniversaries like this is the increase in scholarly attention on the topic. I'm sure on the 400th anniversary of his death, historians will be no closer to a resolution on the debate on Napoleon's life and legacy than they are today.

Brendan

 

[Obee]

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte in front of Napoleon's tomb during a ceremony to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his death.

John

 

[Grognard]

Since we are on this topic...Key to room where Napoleon died found in Scotland


https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotlan... South Atlantic after his defeat at Waterloo.