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    How did Napoleon Bonaparte come by his first name?

    Question #47669. Asked by shady shaker.

    peasypod

    He was born Napoleone Buonaparte until he and all his family members had to change their Italian spelling to that of French for all their names due to the French gaining control of Corsica.
    http://europeanhistory.about.com/library/readyref/bldefbuonaparte.htm

    May 21 04, 9:37 AM
    gtho4

    He was named for his uncle who was named for an obscure Egyptian Martyr, Neapolus. Neapolis in Greek means New Town. At home he was called Nabulio as a nickname.
    http://www.ancientsites.com/aw/Post/220222

    May 21 04, 8:26 PM

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