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President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday is marking the bicentenary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte, the warrior and emperor who famously bequeathed to France its civil code but whose legacy is today tarnished in the eyes of some for reinstating slavery. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin tells us more.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday is marking the bicentenary of the death of Napoleon Bonapart, the warrior and emperor who famously bequeathed to France its civil code but whose legacy is today tarnished in the eyes of some for reinstating slavery.
Marlene DAUT, Associate Professor, Virginia University
French President Emmanuel Macron is to lay a wreath at the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte to mark the 200th anniversary of his death on Wednesday after months of debate about the legacy of the country's most famous autocrat. Renowned for his military prowess, he clocked up a series of victories, including at the Battle of Austerlitz, which resulted in a French empire dominating most of continental Europe. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin tells us more.
As 2021 marks the bicentenary of the emperor’s death, his military, social and political legacy have sparked a heated debate, both in France and abroad. We take a look back at this multi-faceted leader.
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