Naopleon I of France (Napoleon Bonaparte)
Born 1769 A.D., Ruled 1799-1815 A.D.
20 French Francs, Gold, 21 mm, 1807 AD, Paris mint.
5 French Francs, Silver, 38 mm, 1811 AD, Paris mint.
Italian Soldo, Copper, 28 mm, 1812 AD, Milan mint.
Napoleon Bonaparte is widely considered the most brilliant military figure in history. Rising to command of the French Revolutionary armies, he seized political power as first consul in 1799 and proclaimed himself emperor in 1804. By repeated victories over various European coalitions, he extended French rule over much of Europe. He was finally defeated in 1814-15.