History glossary
the Hundred Days
Napoleon's brief return to power in 1815 between exile on Elba and defeat after Waterloo.
- Category
- Historical period
- Region
- France and Europe
- Date range
- 1815
What it means
The Hundred Days was Napoleon's brief return to power in 1815 after escaping from Elba. It ended after his defeat at Waterloo, second abdication, and final exile to Saint Helena.
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