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The sale to the United States in 1803 is known in America as the famous [[LOUISIANA PURCHASE]]. | The sale to the United States in 1803 is known in America as the famous [[LOUISIANA PURCHASE]]. | ||
Beginning in 1971, the efforts of Helen MERCER led to several of Napoleon's personal items becoming part of the collection of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. The possessions, including Napoleon's sword, a silver spoon reportedly used at his deathbed, and his cup and saucer were donated to the museum by Genevieve Shannon of Centralia, Iowa. Shannon is a | Beginning in 1971, the efforts of [[MERCER, Helen|Helen MERCER]] led to several of Napoleon's personal items becoming part of the collection of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. The possessions, including Napoleon's sword, a silver spoon reportedly used at his deathbed, and his cup and saucer were donated to the museum by Genevieve Shannon of Centralia, Iowa. Shannon is a descendant of General Perreau, a close friend of the famous French leader. | ||
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NAPOLEON I. (Ajaccio, Corsica, Aug. 15, 1769--Longwood, Saint Helena, May 5, 1821). Emperor of France. Napoleon's need to finance military conquests and his concern that a North American empire would badly divide his forces led France to sell the Louisiana Territory, including the future site of Dubuque.
The sale to the United States in 1803 is known in America as the famous LOUISIANA PURCHASE.
Beginning in 1971, the efforts of Helen MERCER led to several of Napoleon's personal items becoming part of the collection of the DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. The possessions, including Napoleon's sword, a silver spoon reportedly used at his deathbed, and his cup and saucer were donated to the museum by Genevieve Shannon of Centralia, Iowa. Shannon is a descendant of General Perreau, a close friend of the famous French leader.