Napoleon Bonaparte: A Bona Fide Military Leader

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Napoleon Bonaparte was born on 15th August 1769 in France. Napoleon as an Emperor of France is known to have dominated most of European and global affairs while leading France through a series of coalitions known as the Napoleonic wars. He was a great leader who was well known across Europe even his effect was felt in South Africa. In the 1790’s, Napoleon sought to strike British’s trade route to India by subduing Egypt which was ruled by the Ottoman. During this time the British had already occupied most of the part including the Cape of Good Hope and Saint Helena which were significant points for refreshment and ports of call for ships. Napoleon was known and he is still known as a bona fide military leader. However, his rule was short lived