role of napoleon bonaparte in french revolution class 10?
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The years of bloodshed in France, led to the emergence of a dictator, who made himself emperor-Napoleon Bonaparte. He rose in the ranks of the army to the position of First Consul, the highest official in the country. Through his military strategies he won many territories for France and he soon declared himself an emperor in December 1804. France became a powerful nation in Europe under Napoleon. It was more of a constitutional monarchy than an autocratic one. He was defeated at the famous Battle of Waterloo by the Dutch of Wellington and sent to exile. Napoleon restored order in France. He changed the tax system and instituted new laws called the Napoleonic Co de. This co de made same laws applicable all over France and put an end to the privileges of the nobles.
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Napoleon played a key role in the French Revolution (1789–99), served as first consul of France (1799–1804), and was the first emperor of France (1804–14/15). Today Napoleon is widely considered one of the greatest military generals in history. Read about the impact of Napoleon's rule on France.