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After his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, the former emperor was placed in a 'wretched' home on a remote island.

200th Anniversary of the Death of Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorated in London Sale The 5th May 2021 marks 200 years since the death of the great military leader and first Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte in exile on the island of St. Helena. One of the most significant figures in world history, Napoleons political and cultural legacy is undeniable. To commemorate this anniversary year, on 27 October, Bonhams will present Napoleon Bonaparte: The British Sale at New Bond Street, London. Th...