History Napoleon Bonaparte Questions
Napoleon Bonaparte's exile to Elba refers to the period from 1814 to 1815 when he was forced to abdicate as the Emperor of the French and was sent to the island of Elba, located off the coast of Italy. This exile was a result of his defeat in the War of the Sixth Coalition and the signing of the Treaty of Fontainebleau. While in exile, Napoleon maintained the title of Emperor and ruled over the island, albeit with limited power. However, his time in Elba was short-lived as he eventually escaped and returned to France, leading to his famous Hundred Days and the subsequent Battle of Waterloo.