Comte De Las Cases
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Comte De Las Cases
Emmanuel-Augustin-Dieudonne- Joseph, comte de LAS CASES French historian, companion of Napoleon on St Helena, author of important account of what Napoleon told him there Date: 1766 - 1842
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1766 1842 Account Augustin Cases Companion Comte Emmanuel Helena Historian Important Napoleon Told Dieudonne
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This portrait captures the intellectual and historical significance of Emmanuel-Augustin-Dieudonne-Joseph Comte de Las Cases (1766-1842), a French historian, companion of Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile on the remote island of St. Helena, and the author of an important account of Napoleon's conversations during that period. Born on January 2, 1766, in Paris, Comte de Las Cases was a prominent figure in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era. He served as aide-de-camp to Napoleon and accompanied him on several campaigns, including Egypt and Russia. After Napoleon's defeat and exile, Comte de Las Cases was one of the few individuals granted access to the former emperor. During their conversations, which took place between 1816 and 1818, Comte de Las Cases recorded Napoleon's thoughts, reflections, and insights on various topics, including history, politics, and military strategy. These conversations were later published in a book titled "Mémorial de Sainte-Hélène," which is a valuable historical source and provides unique insights into Napoleon's mindset and worldview. The image of Comte de Las Cases, taken around the time of his meetings with Napoleon, reveals a man of refined sensibilities and intellectual depth. His piercing gaze and serious expression suggest a man deeply engaged with the world around him and committed to recording history accurately and faithfully. The portrait underscores the historical significance of Comte de Las Cases' role as a witness to one of the most influential figures in modern history and his contribution to our understanding of Napoleon's thoughts and ideas.
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