Bodily remains of Napoleon Bonaparte are buried at the
Eglise du Dome (Church of the Dome), which is part of the Hotel des Invalides (Home for
Disabled Soldiers), Located in the city of Paris.
On his
death in 1821, Napoleon was originally buried on the island of St. Helena. However, in
1841 his remains were brought to Paris in accordance with his wishes to be
buried:
... on
the banks of the Seine, among the French people I have loved so
much.
The remains were
finally brought to its present resting place in 1861, and a fine monument was created
over it.
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