Napoleon Bonaparte’s Hat Auctioned for Record-Setting Price

Napoleon Bonaparte’s Hat Auctioned for Record-Setting Price

Posted by on Nov 30, 2023 in Stuff You Should Know, World History | No Comments

On November 19, 2023, a hat once owned by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was auctioned in France for almost 2 million euros ($2.1 million). The selling price was more than double the expected auction price. The amount set a record for one of Napolean’s hats.   Napoleon is known for the distinctive style of two-cornered military […]

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