BIOGRAPHICAL DICTION ARY 10 I

Had himself proclaimed Emperor in December, 1804. Conquered Austria, Prussia and Russia, but in the unfortunate campaigu in Russia in 1S12 he lost almost his en tire army. Was defeated at the battle of Leipzig in 18 13, banished to tlie Island of Elba in 181 4, whence he escaped in March, 181 5. Ile again took possession of the government on the 2oth of March. Being defeated at Waterloo, he surrendered himself tô the English government about a iTionth later, and was sent to the island of St. Helena, where he died, May 5, 1821.

Ney, Michel (i 769-181 5). One of the most distinguished of Napoleon's Marshalls. Entered the army as a private at the âge of eighteen, and became Brigadier-General at the âge of twenty-seven. When Napoléon returned from Elba, Ney was sent against him, but instead of opposing him as he was ordered to do, he joined him and took service under him. After Napoleon's overthrow, Ney was tried for treason and shot in Paris, December 7.

Orange, William, Prince of (i 792-1849), Crown-Prince of the Netherlands, commanded the troops of that kingdom and distinguished himself at Quatre-Bras and Waterloo. Became king with the title William II in 1840.

Picton, Sir Thomas. Born 1758. Served under Wellington in Spain. Was wounded at Quatre-Bras and killed at Waterloo by a bail in the temple.

Reille (i 775-1 860). Distinguished himself in nearly ail of Napoleon's campaigns as well as in Spain. At Waterloo he commanded the French left wing.

Soult (1769-1851). Enlisted as a common soldier at the ageof sixteen, and became one of îsTapoleon's ablest gênerais. For several years previous to the battle of Waterloo he commanded the French forces in Spain. Was several times Prime Minister during the reign of Louis-Philippe.

Subervic (177 6-1 856) entered the army as a private, and rose to the rank of Major-General. At Waterloo he commanded a division of cavalry.

Thielmann (1765-1824) commanded a Prussian army corps, and by engaging Grouchy and so preventing his joining Napoléon, he contributed much to the victory at Waterloo.

Uxbridge, Sir Edward Paget, Lord (1775-1840), was a corps commander in Wellington's army.