Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution.As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815. His legal reform, the Napoleonic code, has been a major influence on many civil law jurisdictions worldwide, but he is best remembered for his role in the wars led against France by a series of coalitions, the so-called Napoleonic Wars, during which he established hegemony over much of Europe and sought to spread revolutionary ideals.
Apart from this he also contributes to the English language in his own Napoleonesque way :). Here are a few words / idioms related to Napoleon.
Apart from this he also contributes to the English language in his own Napoleonesque way :). Here are a few words / idioms related to Napoleon.
- Waterloo : (the Battle of Waterloo was where the British and allies, led by the Duke of Wellington, inflicted a crushing defeat on the French and allies, led by Napoleon – the word is used to mean a crushing or final defeat or failure).
- Chauvinist : Nicholas Chauvin was a legendary soldier in Napoleon’s army, extremely devoted to his employer. After Napoleon’s downfall (remember the battle of Waterloo) ,Chauvin is supposed to have displayed such exaggerated patriotism that he was held up to ridicule.[Meaning : prejudiced belief in the superiority of one’s gender]
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