On 02.26.17, In Articles, by Marilyn Z. Tomlins
Many facts there are about Napoléon Bonaparte : about his life, his battles, his death. Here though is the strangest of all facts about him. Napoléon was born on 15/08/1769. He died on 5/5/1821. He had lived for 51 years, 8 months and 21 days. Put those together 51821. And what do you get? 51821, […]
Bust of Napoleonin Mailmaison Chateau (cc Marilyn Z. Tomlins)
Many facts there are about Napoléon Bonaparte : about his life, his battles, his death.
Here though is the strangest of all facts about him.
Napoléon was born on 15/08/1769.
He died on 5/5/1821.
He had lived for 51 years, 8 months and 21 days.
Put those together 51821.
And what do you get?
51821, the date of his death in May 1821.
2 Responses
Interesting Marilyn. I must have seen that bust when I was at Malmaison 100 years ago, but I don’t remember it. Didn’t realise Napoleon was such a handsome man.
Ha! He was not of course though all portraits, paintings etc of him show him like this.