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First Napoleon

Emperor of the French, military conqueror of Europe.

minor

Also known as Napoleon, Napoleon I

First appearance: the english constitution

First Napoleon shows up with force in I: The Cabinet. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Contrasted with Louis Philippe as a leader fit for storms rather than calm.
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In I: The Cabinet: Contrasted with Louis Philippe as a leader fit for storms rather than calm. Later, in On Changes of Ministry: Mentioned as an example of a dictator chosen by insurrection, representing the…

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GIGeorge IIIVEVictor EmmanuelQAQueen AnneWIWilliam IVLNLouis NapoleonFNFirst Napoleon

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  • Wide-ranging political and intellectual figures
  • Early constitutional monarchs and premiers

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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