2007-06-16 11:07:25 · 6 answers · asked by Stephen H 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Actually, Napoleon Bonaparte was from the island of Corsica, which has alternated in ownership between France and Italy over the centuries. At the time that Napoleon came to power in France, Corsica was a French possession.
2007-06-16 11:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by allenbmeangene 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, not really Italian (although arguably he could be considered Italian); Napoleon I was born in Corsica, which is a territory that was sold to France by the Italians right before he was born.
Although he was king of Italy, he was most famously the Emperor of France, and mostly known for his role as a general during the french revolution and also for his bright mind and wits.
Try these pages for more information ( both are in English)
http://www.napoleonbonaparte.nl/
http://www.napoleonguide.com/
Even though Napoleon I is the best known of all Bonapartes, I think your question is about Napoleon II....
Napoleon I had an only child who was also called Napoleon Bonaparte; by birth he had the right as the King of Rome, but was also briefly emperor of France as Napoleon II (after his famous dad abdicated) until he died of tuberculosis.
http://www.nndb.com/people/345/000086087/
http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/people/A0834842.html
Unless you are talking about another Napoleon Bonaparte, Pierre Napoleon, prince of Italy and nephew of the most famous Napoleon I. Son of Lucien Bonaparte (Napoleon Bonaparte's brother), he was born in Rome, and lived a troubled life. If this is the case, then follow this link for more information: http://www.calinzana.corsica-isula.com/prince%20pierre.htm
2007-06-16 11:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by gia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Napoleon's son, Napoléon François Joseph Charles, was known from birth as the "King of Rome".
"Napoleon II of France" : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_II_of_France
Or maybe Benito Mussolini?
2007-06-16 11:21:05 · answer #3 · answered by Erik Van Thienen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Sicily. He ruled France. He died in exile on an island in the south Atlantic near Guinea.
2007-06-16 11:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by Shanna S 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
he was emperor of France and became King of Italy and was exiled to the Italian Island of Elba.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon
2007-06-16 11:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by warriorprincess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thought he was from france..hmmm
2007-06-16 11:10:19 · answer #6 · answered by rissa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋