Napoleon Bonaparte is my favorite historical figure. Here's just a little bit of info, comin' right from ma brain...in bullet point.
- Helped end the siege of Toulon by having his men charge to the top of the hill where the British battery was, and then slaughtering the British troops. He then had them use the battery to fire upon the British ships, forcing them to leave.
- Stopped a riot at the Tuileries Palace by firing a cannon into the crowd.
- Became a Brigadier General at the age of 25.
- Defeated three different armies in Italy with his small army of around 40,000.
- Staged a coup d'etat, later crowning himself Emperor of France.
- Introduced the Napoleonic Code, which has effects that can be seen even today.
- Expanded the French Empire to cover a large portion of Western Europe during his reign.
- He was unfairly defeated by the coalition against France. He was exiled to Elba.
- He returned for 100 days but was then unfairly defeated again at the Battle of Waterloo. He was exiled to St. Helena.
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08-31-2009, 05:11 PM #31
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Prince of OTD.
Founder of the Off-Topic and the SEUA.
Earth Archmage of the Wizard Mercenaries.
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08-31-2009, 05:18 PM #32
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First, thank you all. I didn't think this would catch so much.
Let me make it clear. I didn't say "your favorite" but "A favorite". The era doesn't matter. And you can come back with another name later.
Also, I'd appreciate more expansion from some. Don't be shy.
Finally, thanks EDULEICS. I had a feeling you'd be interested and know VINCENT better than me. However imprecise my depiction of his life, I maintain my argument. You know I'm a Romantic...
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08-31-2009, 05:22 PM #33
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My real name is Vincent. I hope I don't crash and burn like Vincent Van Gogh. He was diagnosed to have the same disorders as I do after his death many years later. I'm always on th edge of losing all my money like him.
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08-31-2009, 05:42 PM #34
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I wonder where Conrad is...
Originally Posted by Wildor
Originally Posted by Foxybunny -- Referring to Myself
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08-31-2009, 05:43 PM #35
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Who is Conrad?
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08-31-2009, 05:46 PM #36
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Julius Caesar
He's IMO the greatest Tactician in history.Quit.
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08-31-2009, 05:47 PM #37
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Until he drank too much lead. Originally Posted by Kalent
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08-31-2009, 05:47 PM #38
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08-31-2009, 05:48 PM #39
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lol, I almost said Great minds think alike, but come to think of it, I guess I missed your post, which make me not too bright O_o Originally Posted by King Solomon
Quit.
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08-31-2009, 05:51 PM #40
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Qin Shi Huangdi lost his mind from eating too much lead to become immortal. He was a smart man, but misquided by fools.
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