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	In 1808, Napoleon appointed his older brother [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]] as the king of Spain. Spanish Francophiles welcomed him, anticipating that cooperation with France would usher in modernization, liberty, and the abolition of the [[Spanish Inquisition]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1808</ref>		In 1808, Napoleon appointed his older brother [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]] as the king of Spain. Spanish Francophiles welcomed him, anticipating that cooperation with France would usher in modernization, liberty, and the abolition of the [[Spanish Inquisition]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1808</ref>

	Following Napoleon's failed {{Wiki\|French invasion of Russia\|invasion}} of [[Russia]] in 1812, a weakened France was itself invaded two years later, forcing Napoleon to abdicate. The [[Kingdom of France]] was briefly re-established for several months under the ~~{{Wiki\|~~House of Bourbon}}, until Napoleon seized power again in a coup d'état in March 1815. After his defeat at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Waterloo}} three months later, Napoleon was exiled from France, and his Empire was dissolved for good.<ref name="HPS">''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook]]'' – [[Historic Personage Sheets]]: Napoleon Bonaparte</ref>		Following Napoleon's failed {{Wiki\|French invasion of Russia\|invasion}} of [[Russia]] in 1812, a weakened France was itself invaded two years later, forcing Napoleon to abdicate. The [[Kingdom of France]] was briefly re-established for several months under the [[House of Bourbon]], until Napoleon seized power again in a coup d'état in March 1815. After his defeat at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Waterloo}} three months later, Napoleon was exiled from France, and his Empire was dissolved for good.<ref name="HPS">''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook]]'' – [[Historic Personage Sheets]]: Napoleon Bonaparte</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	\|affiliation= [[Assassins~~\|Assassin Brotherhood~~]]		\|affiliation= [[Assassins]]
	*[[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|~~Parisian~~ Brotherhood]]		*[[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Brotherhood]]
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	The '''French Empire''', historiographically the '''First French Empire''', was the empire of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] and the dominant power of [[Europe]] at the beginning of the 19th century. At its height, the Empire possessed territory in two continents—Europe and North ~~America—though~~ the ~~North~~ American territories of [[Louisiana]] and [[Haiti\|Saint-Domingue]] were {{Wiki\|Louisiana Purchase\|sold}} and lost to [[Slavery\|slave]] [[Haitian Revolution\|rebellion]], respectively, before Napoleon's final defeat.<ref>{{WP\|First French Empire}}</ref>		The '''French Empire''', historiographically the '''First French Empire''', was the empire of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] and the dominant power of [[Europe]] at the beginning of the 19th century. At its height, the Empire possessed territory on two continents—Europe and [[North America]]—though the American territories of [[Louisiana]] and [[Haiti\|Saint-Domingue]] were {{Wiki\|Louisiana Purchase\|sold}} and lost to a [[Slavery\|slave]] [[Haitian Revolution\|rebellion]], respectively, before Napoleon's final defeat.<ref>{{WP\|First French Empire}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Born out of the rapidly expanding [[First French Republic\|French Republic]], Napoleon was crowned Emperor on 18 May 1804. ~~Utilizing~~ the recently reclaimed [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple of Eden]] to lead his armies to ~~victory~~, Napoleon's power expanded across the European continent.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> ~~Despite his possession of the Apple however, Napoleon's Empire still suffered defeats.~~		Born out of the rapidly expanding [[First French Republic\|French Republic]], Napoleon was crowned Emperor of the French on 18 May 1804. Using the recently reclaimed [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple of Eden]] to lead his armies to numerous victories during the [[Napoleonic Wars]], Napoleon's power expanded across the European continent.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

	In 1805, during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Trafalgar}}, Admiral [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson\|Horatio Nelson]] led the [[Royal Navy]] in defending the [[United Kingdom]] from Napoleon's [[French Navy\|naval]] advances. It was a victory that would be immortalized with the construction of [[Trafalgar Square]], in [[London]].<ref ~~name="TrafalgarSquaredatabase"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Trafalgar Square]]</ref>		In 1805, during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Trafalgar}}, Admiral [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson\|Horatio Nelson]] led the [[Royal Navy]] in defending the [[United Kingdom]] from Napoleon's [[French Navy\|naval]] advances. It was a victory that would be immortalized with the construction of [[Trafalgar Square]] in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Trafalgar Square]]</ref>

	In 1808, Napoleon appointed his older brother [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]] as the king of Spain. Spanish Francophiles welcomed him, anticipating that cooperation with France would usher in modernization, liberty, and the abolition of the [[Spanish Inquisition]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1808</ref>		In 1808, Napoleon appointed his older brother [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]] as the king of Spain. Spanish Francophiles welcomed him, anticipating that cooperation with France would usher in modernization, liberty, and the abolition of the [[Spanish Inquisition]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1808</ref>

			Following Napoleon's failed {{Wiki\|French invasion of Russia\|invasion}} of [[Russia]] in 1812, a weakened France was itself invaded two years later, forcing Napoleon to abdicate. The [[Kingdom of France]] was briefly re-established for several months under the {{Wiki\|House of Bourbon}}, until Napoleon seized power again in a coup d'état in March 1815. After his defeat at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Waterloo}} three months later, Napoleon was exiled from France, and his Empire was dissolved for good.<ref name="HPS">''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook]]'' – [[Historic Personage Sheets]]: Napoleon Bonaparte</ref>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Imo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Imo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}}
	*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]] {{Promo}}		*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]] {{Promo}}
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Imo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Imo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}}
	*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]] {{~~c\|appears in promotional material only~~}}		*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]] {{Promo}}

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	The '''French Empire''', historiographically the '''First French Empire''', was the empire of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] and the dominant power of [[Europe]] at the beginning of the 19th century.		The '''French Empire''', historiographically the '''First French Empire''', was the empire of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] and the dominant power of [[Europe]] at the beginning of the 19th century. At its height, the Empire possessed territory in two continents—Europe and North America—though the North American territories of [[Louisiana]] and [[Haiti\|Saint-Domingue]] were {{Wiki\|Louisiana Purchase\|sold}} and lost to [[Slavery\|slave]] [[Haitian Revolution\|rebellion]], respectively, before Napoleon's final defeat.<ref>{{WP\|First French Empire}}</ref>

	At its height, the Empire possessed territory in two ~~continent—Europe~~ and North America—though the North American territories of [[Louisiana]] and [[Haiti\|Saint-Domingue]] were sold and lost to rebellion, respectively, before Napoleon's final defeat.

	==History==		==History==
	Born out of the rapidly expanding [[First French Republic\|French Republic]], Napoleon ~~Bonaparte~~ was crowned Emperor on 18 May 1804. Utilizing the recently reclaimed [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple of Eden]] to lead his armies to victory, Napoleon's power expanded across the European continent.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> Despite his possession of the Apple however, Napoleon's Empire still suffered defeats.		Born out of the rapidly expanding [[First French Republic\|French Republic]], Napoleon was crowned Emperor on 18 May 1804. Utilizing the recently reclaimed [[Apple of Eden 1\|Apple of Eden]] to lead his armies to victory, Napoleon's power expanded across the European continent.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> Despite his possession of the Apple however, Napoleon's Empire still suffered defeats.

	In 1805, during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Trafalgar}}, ~~the [[Royal Navy]], led by~~ [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson\|~~Admiral~~ Horatio Nelson]]~~, defended~~ the [[United Kingdom]] from Napoleon ~~Bonaparte~~'s [[French Navy\|naval]] advances ~~in 1805~~. It was a victory that would be ~~immortalised~~ with the construction of [[Trafalgar Square]], in [[London]].<ref name="TrafalgarSquaredatabase">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Trafalgar Square]]</ref>		In 1805, during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Trafalgar}}, Admiral [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson\|Horatio Nelson]] led the [[Royal Navy]] in defending the [[United Kingdom]] from Napoleon's [[French Navy\|naval]] advances. It was a victory that would be immortalized with the construction of [[Trafalgar Square]], in [[London]].<ref name="TrafalgarSquaredatabase">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Trafalgar Square]]</ref>

	In 1808, Napoleon's older brother, [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]]~~, was appointed~~ as the king of Spain. Spanish Francophiles welcomed him, anticipating that cooperation with France would usher in modernization, liberty, and the abolition of the [[Spanish Inquisition]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1808</ref>		In 1808, Napoleon appointed his older brother [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]] as the king of Spain. Spanish Francophiles welcomed him, anticipating that cooperation with France would usher in modernization, liberty, and the abolition of the [[Spanish Inquisition]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1808</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	In 1805, during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Trafalgar}}, the [[Royal Navy]], led by [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson\|Admiral Horatio Nelson]], defended the [[United Kingdom]] from Napoleon Bonaparte's [[French Navy\|naval]] advances in 1805. It was a victory that would be immortalised with the construction of [[Trafalgar Square]], in [[London]].<ref name="TrafalgarSquaredatabase">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Trafalgar Square]]</ref>		In 1805, during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Trafalgar}}, the [[Royal Navy]], led by [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson\|Admiral Horatio Nelson]], defended the [[United Kingdom]] from Napoleon Bonaparte's [[French Navy\|naval]] advances in 1805. It was a victory that would be immortalised with the construction of [[Trafalgar Square]], in [[London]].<ref name="TrafalgarSquaredatabase">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Trafalgar Square]]</ref>

	In 1808, Napoleon's older brother, [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]], was appointed as the king of Spain. Spanish Francophiles welcomed him, anticipating that cooperation with France would usher in modernization, liberty, and the abolition of the [[Spanish Inquisition]].<ref>~~{{Cite web\| url=https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside \|title=~~ ''Assassin's Creed'' ~~DNA~~ – ~~The Inside Story: Explore Historical~~ Timeline ~~\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030080429/https~~:~~//www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\| archivedate=30 October 2016\| author=FamilyTreeDNA\| date=28 October, 2016\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|Family Tree DNA}}''\| accessdate= 9 December 2023}}~~</ref>		In 1808, Napoleon's older brother, [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]], was appointed as the king of Spain. Spanish Francophiles welcomed him, anticipating that cooperation with France would usher in modernization, liberty, and the abolition of the [[Spanish Inquisition]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1808</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	The '''French Empire''', historiographically the '''First French Empire''', was the empire of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] and the dominant power of [[Europe]] at the beginning of the ~~18th~~ century.		The '''French Empire''', historiographically the '''First French Empire''', was the empire of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] and the dominant power of [[Europe]] at the beginning of the 19th century.

	At its height, the Empire possessed territory in two continent—Europe and North America—though the North American territories of [[Louisiana]] and [[Haiti\|Saint-Domingue]] were sold and lost to rebellion, respectively, before Napoleon's final defeat.		At its height, the Empire possessed territory in two continent—Europe and North America—though the North American territories of [[Louisiana]] and [[Haiti\|Saint-Domingue]] were sold and lost to rebellion, respectively, before Napoleon's final defeat.

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	In 1805, during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Trafalgar}}, the [[Royal Navy]], led by [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson\|Admiral Horatio Nelson]], defended the [[United Kingdom]] from Napoleon Bonaparte's [[French Navy\|naval]] advances in 1805. It was a victory that would be immortalised with the construction of [[Trafalgar Square]], in [[London]].<ref name="TrafalgarSquaredatabase">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Trafalgar Square]]</ref>		In 1805, during the {{Wiki\|Battle of Trafalgar}}, the [[Royal Navy]], led by [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson\|Admiral Horatio Nelson]], defended the [[United Kingdom]] from Napoleon Bonaparte's [[French Navy\|naval]] advances in 1805. It was a victory that would be immortalised with the construction of [[Trafalgar Square]], in [[London]].<ref name="TrafalgarSquaredatabase">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Trafalgar Square]]</ref>

			In 1808, Napoleon's older brother, [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]], was appointed as the king of Spain. Spanish Francophiles welcomed him, anticipating that cooperation with France would usher in modernization, liberty, and the abolition of the [[Spanish Inquisition]].<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside \|title= ''Assassin's Creed'' DNA – The Inside Story: Explore Historical Timeline \| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030080429/https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\| archivedate=30 October 2016\| author=FamilyTreeDNA\| date=28 October, 2016\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|Family Tree DNA}}''\| accessdate= 9 December 2023}}</ref>

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
			Grandes Armes Impériales (1804-1815).png\|Imperial Coat of Arms
			</gallery>

			==Appearances==
			*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Imo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}}
			*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]] {{c\|appears in promotional material only}}

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