The Hundred Years’ War Lasted a Hundred Years Myth
The Hundred Years’ War lasted from 1337 to 1453, 116 years. The Second Hundred Years’ War lasted from 1688–1815, 137 years.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader during the French Revolution. He was Emperor of France from 1804 until 1814, and in 1815 and was also the King of Italy and Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine.
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Napoleon Was Born in France Fact
Napoleon was born in France, but only technically. He was born in Corsica, a large island off the coast of Italy, only a year after it became a French territory.
Napoleon Was Short Myth
Napoleon wasn’t short, he was 5 ft. 2 in tall by French measurement at the time of his death, which equates to about 5 ft. 6 in by British measurement.
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The Birth of Modern Banking
Modern banking originated in Italy around 1150 as Jews fleeing persecution brought new practices, including “discounting”, to the merchant banks of the Italian piazzas.
The Origin of the Political Terms Left and Right
The modern usage of the political terms left and right comes from the French Revolution of 1789 when supporters of the king stood to the president’s right, and supporters of the revolution to his left.