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To: cuban leaf

Napoleon? Why not “emperor “ instead of “general?”


15 posted on 08/15/2021 12:17:57 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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To: Pearls Before Swine
Napoleon? Why not “emperor “ instead of “general?”

Yes, Napoleon was not known by his first name alone until he was the Emperor Napoleon I. Until that time, he was known as Napoleon Bonaparte. The correct form of address of Napoleon would be "Your Majesty", or "Sire".

31 posted on 08/15/2021 12:59:57 PM PDT by Sans-Culotte (11/3-11/4/2020 - The USA became a banana republic.)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

“General” sounds more competent. Any inbred fool can become emperor. :)


33 posted on 08/15/2021 1:10:45 PM PDT by cuban leaf (We killed our economy and damaged our culture. In 2021 we will pine for the salad days of 2020.)
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