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After discovering that our family heritage on the Moss side goes back to Napoleon and his exile in St Helena (1815-1821), Darren and I were keen to see his tomb at Les Invalides Military Museum. Extensive work was carried out beneath the Dome, including an immense evacuation to create a space for the tomb. Napoleon was transferred from St Helena on 15 December 1840, but not put in position until 2 April 1861 (he died in 1821).
Les Invalides, Paris
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| Areal view of Les Invalides, Paris |
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| Entry to Les Invalides Military Museum |
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| Courtyard of Les Invalides Military Museum |
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| Joy at Les Invalides Military Museum |
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| Cathedral Saint Louis at Les Invalides Military Museum |
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| Dome over Napoleon's Tomb |
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Napoleon's tomb was placed there 2 April 1861
after extensive work done beneath the dome |
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| Les Invalides, Paris |
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Napoleon's 15 foot tall red quartzite sacophagus
sculptured from blocks of red quartzite
and placed on a green voges granite base
surrounded by a laurel crown
and inscriptions referring to the Empires great victories
An amazing resting place for an Emperor
that was exiled on St Helena 1815-1821 |
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Joy fulfilled a dream to see Napoleon's resting place
at Les Invalides Military Museum. |
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| Napoleon Bonaparte's tomb (1769-1821) |
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| Cross under the Dome in Les Invalides Military Museum |
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| Off the main Napoleon centre piece were a number of tombs of worthy leaders |
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| Napoleon II 1811-1832 |
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| Napoleon in Les Invalides Military Museum |
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| Sculpture in Les Invalides Military Museum |
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| Napoleon at Les Invalides Military Museum |
After discovering our family heritage to Napoleon, I included a Post "Who do you think you are?"in my blog
http://joyolneyfamily.blogspot.com.au
Family Tree Maker's official description is: Napoleon Bonaparte is brother-in-law of 2nd cousin 2x removed of wife of brother of wife of 1st cousin 2x removed of husband of aunt of wife of brother-in-law of 4th great aunt of husband of Winifred Joy Petfield
That means I am related to Napoleon.
Contact with the author, Joy Olney can be made by emailing - joyolney@gmail.com
