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Napoleon I (1769-1821), also known as Napoleon Bonaparte, Born crowned himself emperor of the French. He was one of the greatest military leaders of his time, and one of the greatest generals in history. Napoleon was also an excellent administrator. He introduced many useful reforms, including the creation of a strong central government and the revision and organization of French laws into collections called codes. His effect on government is well understood, and will most likely be felt forever. The effect he has upon the modern world and government is due to his personality, talent, and will, and not due to just circumstance. To understand Napoleon’s effect on the world and how he managed to do so strongly, you must know Napoleon’s accomplishment and how he went about them. Born from an unlikely source, Napoleon’s parents were wealthy nobles who lived lavishly. From a young age he had a strong dedication to government. From the time he was young, Napoleon was making waves wherever he went, as he would throughout his military and political careers. Early in the French military, Napoleon soared in rank and in stature with officers. In the early 1790’s, Napoleon was already making a name for himself with the revolution, but in quite a different manner than he would later in life – fending off revolutionaries! His ability to lead was shown in 1795 when he single-handedly defended a National Convention with amazing cannon fire. This ability to stand alone and work brought him higher in rank, and got him promoted to major general and was gaining a strong backing with some of the public for his heroic fighting skills.
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