Napoleon III
French politician and 1st President of France
Born
April 20th, 1808
216 years ago
Died
January 9th, 1873
152 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as the first President of France from 1848 to 1852. Elected following the revolution of 1848, implemented various economic and social reforms during presidency. Later declared himself Emperor of the French, ruling as Napoleon III from 1852 until 1870. His reign is marked by modernization efforts in France, including the expansion of the railway system and urban renewal of Paris. Involved in several military conflicts, including the Crimean War and the Franco-Prussian War, which led to his ultimate fall from power.
Served as the first President of France
Declared himself Emperor of the French
Modernized France's infrastructure
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