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The first coffin is tin, the second mahogany, the third and fourth lead, the fifth ebony, and the sixth oak. After his body was embalmed the number off coffins fulfilled a number of purposes: Led-lined coffins can prevent complete decomposition of the body, other layers are for security of the body and the final elaborate coffin acts as symbolism that this person was of great importance.
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Where does Napoleon's body lies here in six coffins?
The first coffin is tin, the second mahogany, the third and fourth lead, the fifth ebony, and the sixth porphyry. Porphyry simply means stone. After his body was embalmed the number off coffins fulfilled a number of purposes: Led-lined coffins can prevent complete decomposition of the body, other layers are for security of the body and the final elaborate coffin acts as symbolism that this person was of great importance.
What is the place were bodies go?
Coffins, six feet under the ground (in a graveyard usually).
How many days after Waterloo did Napoleon resign?
Six days later on the 24th of June Napoleon announced his abdication.
How did Napolean Boneparte die?
He died of stomach cancer while in exile on the island of Saint Helena.
How many corps did Napoleon create?
The corps are military formations within a larger army. Napoleon I created six corps within his Grande Armee. They were all led by French generals.
How much did Napoleon weigh?
A year before his death, Napoleon Bonaparte weighed 200 pounds. Forensic reports show that at the time of his death, Napoleon weighed 168 pounds.
How much aggregate do you need to fill a hole six cubic meters?
You need six cubic feet of aggregate!You need six cubic feet of aggregate!You need six cubic feet of aggregate!You need six cubic feet of aggregate!
Alcholic drink begin with n?
AnswerNapoleon Brandy is aged at least six years, Napoleon at least four years. Napoleon Cognac is between VSOP and XO and 8 and 20 years
How many years did it take Napoleon Bonaparte to go from Brigadier General to leader of all of France?
About six years.
When did Napoleon become the emperor or France?
Six days after Waterloo he resigned as Emperor of the French.
How many straws do you need to make a triangle based prism?
six, you need six
Who said Europe is a molehill?
Napoleon Bonaparte; "Europe is a molehill. All great empires and revolutions have been on the Orient; six hundred millions live there."
