The figure of Napoleon Bonaparte emerged during the French Revolution And over the years his reputation was growing thanks to his victories, which led him to become one of the most important military and political symbols in the history of Europe and the world. But in addition to the important role that Bonaparte played in Europe, The military was also a key piece in Mexican independencewhich could be mobilized under the influence of Napoleonic wars.
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The story of a conqueror
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and statesmanRepublican General during the French Revolution and the Board of Directors, and the architect of the coup d'etat of the Brumario 18 that made him the first consul of the Republic on November 11, 1799. Throughout his life Napoleon managed to conquer practically the entire Italian territory, as well as Egypt and surrounding areas to Syria. However, they were the bloody campaigns where their army was decreasing, and the political situation violated in France that made it return. Finally, in 1821 Napoleon Bonaparte died at the age of 52 While purging exile on the island of Santa Helena, in the South Atlantic, a British colony where he was banished after his defeat in Waterloo in 1815.
Hero
After the multiple victories and conquests, Napoleon Bonaparte was considered a hero around the world, In addition to being considered a great friend of the Catholic Church. However, in 1807, Napoleon's troops entered the Iberian Peninsula to invade Spanish territory And this was considered a huge betrayal.
Initially, Spain was an ally of France and Napoleon sought Spanish cooperation in the invasion of Portugal, so The Spanish monarchy cooperated, But in May 1808 the French invasion of the Spanish territory It generated the imposition by Napoleon Bonaparte, of a replacement to the Spanish king Fernando VII, who had to abdicate, leaving the Plaza Real in the hands of his brother José Bonaparte. This act made him a hero in the eyes of the Spaniards to a traitor.