26th February 1815: Napoleon escapes from exile on Elba

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26th February 1815: Napoleon escapes from exile on Elba

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On the 26th February 1815, Napoléon Bonaparte escaped exile on the Mediterranean island of Elba and sailed to the French ...

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26th February 1815: Napoleon escapes from exile on Elba

26th February 1815: Napoleon escapes from exile on Elba

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