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The abdication of Napoleon at the Palace of Fontainebleau, from where he will leave for the island of Elba. (Photo by © Historical Picture Archive/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

Today in history for April 11

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Today in History

Today in History for April 11, showcasing the events throughout history that occurred this day.

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1814

Napoleon abdicates throne

On April 11, 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France and one of the greatest military leaders in history, abdicates the throne, and, in the Treaty of Fontainebleau, is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. The future emperor was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, on August 15, 1769. After… read more

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