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In picturesThe death of Maréchal Lannes, Duc de Montebello -
In picturesNapoleon returns to the Lobau, on the Danube, after the battle of Essling, 23 May 1809 -
In picturesPanoramic view of the battle of Essling, 2nd day, 22 May 1809, 9 o’clock in the morning -
In picturesThe Meeting at Erfurt, 27 September – 14 October 1808: Napoleon I receiving Baron Vincent, an Austrian diplomat and the Austrian emperor’s envoyNapoleon I receives Baron Vincent, Austrian diplomat and envoy of the Austrian emperor. Napoleon's Foreign Affairs minister watches on (centre).
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In picturesPeriod postcard: Goethe and Napoleon I meeting in Erfurt (Germany) in the governor’s palace, 1808Napoleon's meeting with Goethe, recounted by Goethe himself“The second [of October, 1808]. – Marshal Lannes and minister Maret have spoken about me, I think, favourably. – I have known the former since 1806. – I have been summoned to the Emperor for eleven o'clock in the morning. – A fat chamberlain, Monsieur Pole, tells me […]
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In picturesGoethe and Napoleon I meeting in Erfurt (Germany) in the governor’s palaceNapoleon's meeting with Goethe recounted by Goethe“The second [of October, 1808]. – Marshal Lannes and minister Maret have spoken about me, I think, favourably. – I have known the former since 1806. – I have been summoned to the Emperor for eleven o'clock in the morning. – A fat chamberlain, Monsieur Pole, tells me to […]
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In picturesRing of Abd el-KaderThis ring, produced in North Africa, was given to the Lieutenant de Saint-Georges on Abd el-Kader's departure from the Château d'Amboise in 1852.
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In picturesStar of the Légion d’honneur, Second Republic modelThe Second Republic model is the only one to have on the obverse the effigy of First Consul Bonaparte with the date of the creation of the Légion d'honneur: 19 May, 1802.
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In picturesFrançois I, emperor of Austria, Alexander I, emperor of Russia, Mahmûd II, emperor of Turkey -
In picturesIsmaïl Pacha, viceroy then khedive of Egypt (1830-1895)