Napoleon Bonaparte

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Napoléon Bonaparte (1769–1821) was a French statesman and military leader who catapulted to prominence during the French Revolution, leading several successful campaigns throughout the French Revolutionary Wars. As Napoleon, he ruled France as Emperor from 1804 until 1814, then briefly reasserted his authority in 1815 during the Hundred Days. For over a decade, Napoleon dominated global and European affairs by leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars, emerging victorious in most conflicts and claiming a vast majority of his battles, establishing a large empire that commanded control over continental Europe before its eventual collapse in 1815. Recognized as one of history's greatest commanders, Napoleon's wars and campaigns continue to be studied at military schools worldwide. The enduring legacy of Napoleon's politics and culture has solidified his reputation as one of the most celebrated and debated leaders in human history.