Napoleon

During his life span of 51 years, Napoleon Bonaparte’s actions made him a historic figure. Born in 1769, Napoleon I was a French military and political leader and emperor who captured most of Europe and initiated the Napoleonic Code during his reign. The civil code is still used in France although, it has undergone many amendments.

Bonaparte changed military practices and training processes and even revolutionized education. Therefore, he is considered one of the best military leaders to ever have walked the face of the earth. He was married twice, had a son, Napoleon II, and passed away in 1821.