Napoleon
The origin and history of Napoleon.
Etymology
From French Napoléon, ultimately from Italian Napoleone; often folk-explained as combining "Napoli" (Naples) and "leone" (lion), though the real origin is uncertain.
The origin and history of Napoleon.
From French Napoléon, ultimately from Italian Napoleone; often folk-explained as combining "Napoli" (Naples) and "leone" (lion), though the real origin is uncertain.
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