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Controversy around Napoleon marks the bicentennial of his death

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Paris, Apr 19 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Luis Miguel Pascual / Christophe Petit-Tesson) Two centuries after having divided the world into two halves, the figure of Napoleon is still surrounded by controversy in France, where the bicentennial of his death has created a great controversy between the defenders of his legacy and those who deny it.FOOTAGE OF THE NAPOLEON FOUNDATION, IN PARISSOUNDBITES OF THIERRY LENTZ, PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION, AND LOUIS GEORGES TIN, HONORARY PRESIDENT OF THE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF NEGROS ASSOCIATIONS IN FRANCE.TRANSLATION1.- "The health crisis will save the leaders, who are going to make the excuse of the health crisis for not participating in the commemoration events."2.- "Pride is stronger abroad than in France. In all European countries, but also in South America and the US, there are people who, at the same time, study Napoleon or are passionate about him."3.- "There is nothing to celebrate. Napoleon can be taught, but not celebrated. There are three important crimes attached to his person. Political crimes, he is a dictator who gave a coup. War crimes, he sowed Europe with blood and fire, even in Spain. Crimes against humanity, by reestablishing slavery, the only country in the world to do so. It is a dictator, a butcher and a slave owner who is going to be celebrated in a Republic, I don't understand it. "

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