Napoleonic era quiz

Quiz mainly about politics Napoleonic era, mainly focused on France, Napoleonic wars and Napoleon himself
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Birthplace of Napoleon
Ajaccio
Napoleon first distinguished himself during the British siege of this city
Toulon
This republic ceased to exist in 1797 after more than a thousand years.
Republic of Venice
Napoleon led a French expedition to this African country in 1797.
Egypt
French scholar who folowed Napoleon on his African campaign and discovered the Rosetta Stone.
Jean-François Champollion
Horatio Nelson died in this naval battle in 1805.
Battle of Trafalgar
Napoleon's greatest victory. Also know as Battle of the Three Emperors.
Battle of Austerlitz
A province established in 1809 after the Treaty of Schönbrunn under the direct rule of France. It encompased large parts of modern-day Croatia and Slovenia and smaller parts of Italy and Austria
Illyrian Provinces
Marshal of France and Napoleon's brother in law who also became King of Naples(1808-1815)
Joachim Murat
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Marshal of France who became King of Sweden and Norway in 1818 with his descendants still reigning over Sweden today.
Jean Bernadotte
Largest battle fought in Russian campaign of 1812.
Battle of Borodino
Commander-in-chief of Russian forces who succeded Barclay de Tolly at that position.
Mikhail Kutuzov
Russian tsar in 1812.
Alexander I
Island Napoleon was exiled to in 1814
Elba
British commander who finally defeated Napoleon at Waterlooin 1815.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Marshal of France famous for being wounded over 20 times. His indecisivness in the Battle of Quatre Bras is often considered as main reason for French defeat at Waterloo
Michel Ney
Austrian chancellor who dominated the Congress of Vienna in 1815.
Klemens von Metternich
Alliance formed in 1815 between Prussia, Russia and Austria with the main goal of restraining revolutionary sentiments throughout Europe.
Holy Alliance
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