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 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)- A funny little man who managed to make a big mess in early 19th century Europe. Having no special gifts for music, painting or crocheting, already as a child he knew he was destined for a life in the army. Reasons and goals weren't
so important to him if there was a chance to beat somebody up. That way he started by beating up the royalists in the times after the French Revolution to eventually crown himself as the Emperor of France.
- He brought the whole Europe to a political mess and even his private life suffered from utter lack of organization. The only thing he could organize well were battles, but even that ability came to doubt after the fateful meeting
with Mr. Nelson. Not to mention the picnic in Russia. And a tip to all of you: never accept Spain as a gift from your older brother!
- After a couple of such bummers, he was forced to defend France, but failed even in that and was sent to rule a nice wee island called Elba. But, instead of sunbathing at the Mediterranean coast, he used this time for gathering more
soldiers for his last attempt in a primitive form of Ages of Empires game.
- After being spanked by the Brits, he was finally once and for all imprisoned on the island of St. Helene. He died short and fat.
- And what does he have to do with the fashion? Well, he was married. Twice.
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