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Lifetime: 1769 - 1834 Passed: ≈ 190 years ago

Title

Diplomat

Country/Nationality

France
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Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne

Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne was a French diplomat, born in Sens. He is known primarily for his close relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte, of whom he wrote in detail in his celebrated memoirs.

Bourrienne is famous for his Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, a work based on years of intimate friendship and professional association. They met at the Military Academy at Brienne in Champagne when eight years old. Napoleon recalled the famous snowball battles that he masterminded: “Unfortunately the pleasure did not last long, for we put stones in the snowballs, so that many boys were injured, among them my friend Bourrienne, and the game was forbidden”. Typically, Napoleon recalled that when they graduated in 1787 at age 15 he led in all subjects; Bourrienne recalled that Napoleon led in mathematics, while he was first in all else.

Books by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 02 Cover image

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 02

Memoir
Napoleon Friendship Memory

Memoirs written by Napoleon's private secretary, "a work based on years of intimate friendship and professional association."

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 01 Cover image

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 01

Memoir Biography
History Napoleon Military Diplomacy European history Political Intrigue

Step into the captivating world of power, ambition, and intrigue as you delve into the remarkable memoirs of one of history's most enigmatic figures - Napoleon Bonaparte. In "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 01," renowned diplomat and close conf...

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 03 Cover image

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 03

Memoir Biography
History Napoleon War Military Autobiography French European history Political Intrigue

Step into the epic conclusion of an extraordinary journey through the annals of history as "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 03" reveals the gripping tale of a military genius and emperor facing the turbulent tides of fate. In this enthralling v...

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 04 Cover image

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 04

Memoir Non-Fiction Biography
History Napoleon Military Autobiography French European history Political Intrigue

Unravel the enigmatic legacy of an extraordinary emperor as "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 04" unveils the gripping conclusion of a remarkable saga filled with ambition, triumph, and betrayal. In this riveting volume, Louis Antoine Fauvelet d...

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 05 Cover image

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 05

History Non-Fiction War Biography
History Napoleon War Power Military Revolution Politics Biography Empire French Revolution Strategy Leadership France Europe Personal accounts Secretariat Intimate

This volume of Bourrienne's 'Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte' delves into Napoleon's life and career during a crucial period. The narrative covers the intricacies of the French Revolution, the rise of the Empire, and Napoleon's intricate strategies dur...

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 06 Cover image

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 06

History Memoir Non-Fiction Biography
19th century Napoleon Empire French Revolution European history Historical Figures Military Strategy Private Secretary Military Campaigns Political Leadership Bonaparte Personal Memoirs

This volume of 'Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte' by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne offers a personal and intimate account of Napoleon's life and times. Written by his private secretary, the memoirs provide insights into Napoleon's personality, h...