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In picturesNapoleon on his death bed, St Helena 6 May 1821/ from an original sketch taken on the spot by Lt Colonel WardOn Sunday 6 May 1821, after the autopsy which was conducted in the afternoon by the anatomist Dr Antommarchi, Napoleon’s body was dressed in his favourite chasseur colonel uniform and hat and displayed to the public in a make-shift “Chapel of rest” on one of… -
In picturesPage from burial register 1820-1831, St Helena, parish of St James, with the record of the Emperor’s inhumationPage 6: “[May] 9.Napoleon Buonaparte, late Emperor of France, he died on the 5th Instant at the old House at Longwood, and was interred on Mr Richard Torbett’s Estate.” In filling in the register thus, the priest Vernon’s use of the title “Emperor of France”… -
In picturesEngraving representing Napoleon’s body laid out on his camp-bed used at the battle of Austerlitz, after a drawing made from lifeGeneral Bertrand in his notes (page 261, Les Cahiers, 6 May 1821) mentions: “At 10 o’clock Mr Ibbetson and the frigate captain Marryat came to draw the Emperor on his deathbed. It appears Mr Marryat had achieved a fairly good likeness. Numerous copies and versions… -
In picturesDraft of announcement to Governor Lowe of Napoleon’s death made a few days earlierA few days before he died, Napoleon dicated the terms with which he wanted his death to be announced to Sir Hudson Lowe. This draft written by Charles Tristan de Montholon, mentions his wish to be repatriated to Europe, as well as his title “Emperor”… -
In pictures“Sainte-Hélène 9 Mai 1821” (Funeral procession with a key to people present)The Cahiers of General Betrand describe the funeral ceremony of Napoleon, which followed the British custom as for a high-ranking officer. After mass at 11am, le funeral cortège composed of the French exiles and British officials left Longwood watched by the regiments and militia. The… -
In picturesFuneral procession of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1821“The funeral procession of Bonaparte as it proceeded from Old Long Wood [sic] along the edge of Ruperts Valley. The troops drawn up with arms reversed after the procession had passed, followed up in the rear … Drawn on the spot by Capt. Marryat, R.N.… -
In picturesHypogeum of Napoleon on St Helena: interior structure established by René Vivie de RégiePublished in Institut Napoléon, Receuil de travaux et documents, Paris 1942. See this image in HD The tomb was dug and conceived by the British soldiers under Major Emmett. See a description by Sir Hudson Lowe of the structure (dated 14 May 1821). -
In picturesNapoleon on his deathbed, one hour before being shrouded“Napoleon on his deathbed, one hour before being shrouded” which was exhibited at the Salon of 1843, inspired by the many drawings made at the scene. -
In picturesThe Tomb, 9 May 1821A drawing by Louis Marchand, Napoleon’s valet, made on 9 May just after the funeral, showing Napoleon’s tomb with the tents of the workers in the background. It was the basis of an engraving by Micheli depicting the moment of the burial. -
In picturesThe dissecting instruments used by Dr Antommarchi for Napoleon’s autopsyThe kit of dissecting instruments used by Dr Antommarchi for Napoleon’s autopsy, which took place at 2pm on 6 May 1821 in the billard room at Longwood House. It is conserved at the Musée de l’Histoire de la médecine à Paris. Learn more about the…