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The Dead Lion: the body of Napoleon at Longwood, 1909. Creator: Unknown.

The Dead Lion: the body of Napoleon at Longwood, 1909. 'Napoleon died on May 5, 1821. In his will he wrote, "I wish my ashes to rest near the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people whom I have loved so dearly." He was buried at St. Helena, but in 1840 his remains were brought to Paris. From a drawing made by an English officer two hours after his death'. From "Illustrated London News", 1909.
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The Dead Lion: the body of Napoleon at Longwood, 1909. Creator: Unknown.
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The Dead Lion: the body of Napoleon at Longwood, 1909. 'Napoleon died on May 5, 1821. In his will he wrote, "I wish my ashes to rest near the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people whom I have loved so dearly." He was buried at St. Helena, but in 1840 his remains were brought to Paris. From a drawing made by an English officer two hours after his death'. From "Illustrated London News", 1909.
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4960 x 3270 px | 46.4 MB
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42.0 x 27.7 cm | 16.5 x 10.9 in (300 dpi)