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Where was Napoleon Bonaparte born?

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Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769, on the island of Corsica. He became a prominent military leader and ruler.

Step-by-step explanation:

Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 on the island of Corsica. He was not born in France itself, but as Corsica had been won by France a generation earlier, he was considered a French citizen. His family was of minor nobility and he showed early passion for mathematics and history. Napoleon attended military schools and became a prominent military leader and ruler.

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