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Who was the French military leader who dominated European warfare from 1803-1815?

Answer

Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon I ruled as First Consul (1803-1804) and then Emperor of France (1804-1815), transforming Europe through his wars.

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Napoleon's Grande Armée defeated larger coalitions in battles like Austerlitz, but was ultimately defeated at Waterloo in 1815.

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