Napoleon I (Noun)
Meaning
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Napoleon I centralized power in France and his conquests of much of Europe led to the spread of Revolutionary ideas.
- Napoleon I was a skilled military strategist that rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars in Europe.
- Napoleon I had extensive ambition for his empire, and he didn't hesitate to go to war to realize his vision of power.
- The reign of Napoleon I had a profound impact on France and Europe in the early nineteenth century that extends far beyond his military victories.
- Napoleon I was a brilliant tactician but an arrogant leader whose mistakes would lead to his downfall.