Corsican StoryFamous characters

The Corsican history was marked by several incredible characters. Here is

some unforgettable name:

Baron Théodore de Neuhoff, the first King of Corsica:

Biography:

Baron Theodore de Neuhoff was born on August 25th, 1694 in Cologne. He died on December 11th , 1756 in London. He was a Westphalian nobleman, who became so ephemeral as the Theodore I, the first and only king of all history of Corsica in 1736. The Corsican people thought he was a German adventurer.

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Biography:

Baron Theodore de Neuhoff was born on August 25, 1694 in Cologne. He died on December 11, 1756 in London. He was a Westphalian nobleman, who became so ephemeral as the Theodore I, the first and only king of all history of Corsica in 1736. The Cosican people thought he was a German adventurer.

Theodore von Neuhoff was born into a noble family Westphalian. He found himself in the body of pages, designed to provide officers in the king's army. It will thus live in Versailles and even rubbed the greats of the era. The 1728 harvest was disastrous in Corsica and the island have requested that Genoa made a move to tax .The Republic of Genoa agrees to return to the year 1729, the tax half. But, as always, representatives Genoese in the island make their own way. Riots erupt spontaneously from 1729 when a lieutenant of the Republic is taking this tax. In 1730, the rebellion extends in many villages. While in Holland, Theodore de Neuhoff is sent by the ambassador of the Emperor at Genoa for information on the Corsican uprising that lasted for 1729. On March 25, 1736, Theodore de Neuhoff landed in Aleria as a "messiah", and is perceived as a "sent from heaven."

He gave his conditions: he just wanted to be king. He promised that the Genoese would be driven from Corsica. On April 15 at the convent of Orezza-Alesani, he was proclaimed "King of Corsica" . He took the name of Theodore I. Theodore took his role very seriously. Having an officer training program and had already fought terrible battles, he would wage war against the Genoese. Thus, he gained popularity among the people. He resided in the former Bishop's Palace Cervione. Sometime later, he would embark for Leghorn with his family. He joined Naples and sailed to Amsterdam.

He gave his conditions: he just wanted to be king. He promised that the Genoese would be driven from Corsica. On April 15 at the convent of Orezza-Alesani, he was proclaimed "King of Corsica" . He took the name of Theodore I. Theodore took his role very seriously. Having an officer training program and had already fought terrible battles, he would wage war against the Genoese. Thus, he gained popularity among the people. He resided in the former Bishop's Palace Cervione. Sometime later, he would embark for Leghorn with his family. He joined Naples and sailed to Amsterdam.

Theodore I returned to Corsica on September 15, 1738 It was well received by farmers and received triumphantly in Ile-Rousse, but several very important people no longer believed in him. Theodore arrived too late. He had to resign and leave for Naples. From London, he tried a new turn, on Jan. 7, 1743 Theodore returned in a ship with significant relief arms, but he could never land.

Conclusion:King Theodore, who reigned only seven months, proclaimed for the first time by his monarchy the independence of Corsica. In 1744, Theodore took refuge in many countries. In 1749, in London, he was imprisoned for debt until December 6, 1756. He died on December 11th , 1756.

Pascal Paoli:

Pascal Paoli was born on April 5th, 1725 in Morosaglia and died in London on February 5th, 1807 he was a politician, a philosopher and a Corsican Admiral. His father was Giacinto Paoli, the leader of the insurgents in 1734 was 14 he followed his father into exile, the young officer landed in Corsica (on April 1755) to the call of his countrymen. He was elected chief General consults Casabianda. Skilled military leader, he imposed his authority over the interior of the island. He has a severe justice "Giustizia Paolina" to fight against the brigandage and vendetta*.

(*revenge between two families up to murder).

Biography:

Map showing Morosaglia and Casabianda

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He failed unifying Corsica: the coastal cities remained under the influence of Savoy. He founded the port of Ile Rousse. This is not enough to get the country out of economic problems after 30 years of unrest, aggravated by poor harvests. The people are weary in spite of his real attachment to this outstanding leader who wanted to be close to the little people. It is influenced by new ideas called the "Enlightenment", he endowed Corsica a modern political organization. Between 1755 and 1764, he organized the government and justice. These institutions were based on principles of "Philosophers of the Enlightenment" and ancient times in the past consulted local practices. A Democratic system is established but it is distorted by the influence of leaders and by the needs of the armed struggle.

- An emblem :

It strengthened the powers of his government by creating:

- A capital, Corte seat of government moved to Palazzu Nazionale :

- A currency, "zecca" :

- A university in Corte once to form the elite of the Nation :

The logo of the University to Corte founded by Pascal Paoli.

Today it is a normal university for students.

Conclusion:The revolution in Corsica had a huge impact. The brief Corsican independence bore the mark of its prestigious leader, "U Babbu di a Patria" (the father of the country).

Napoleon Bonaparte:

Biography:Napoleon was born on August 15th, 1769 in Ajaccio, and died on May 5th, 1821 in St. Helena Island. When he was 9 years old, he left home to study at the military school of Brienne and he was lieutenant only at 16 years old. He later became general in the armies of the First French Republic. He came by power coup in 1799. He was appointed First Consul in 1799, he set up a personal power and reorganized France. In 1802 he became consul for life by plebiscite. Finally in 1804 he was crowned emperor by Pope Pius VII at “la cathédrale Notre Dame” in Paris. He took the name of Napoleon Ier.

Biography:Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, and died on May 5, 1821 in St. Helena Island. When he was 9 years old, he left home to study at the military school of Brienne and he was lieutenant only at 16 years old. He later became general in the armies of the First French Republic. He came by power coup in 1799. He was appointed First Consul in 1799, he set up a personal power and reorganized France. In 1802 he became consul for life by plebiscite. Finally in 1804 he was crowned emperor by Pope Pius VII in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

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Biography:Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, and died on May 5, 1821 in St. Helena Island. When he was 9 years old, he left home to study at the military school of Brienne and he was lieutenant only at 16 years old. He later became general in the armies of the First French Republic. He came by power coup in 1799. He was appointed First Consul in 1799, he set up a personal power and reorganized France. In 1802 he became consul for life by plebiscite. Finally in 1804 he was crowned emperor by Pope Pius VII in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

Biography:Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, and died on May 5, 1821 in St. Helena Island. When he was 9 years old, he left home to study at the military school of Brienne and he was lieutenant only at 16 years old. He later became general in the armies of the First French Republic. He came by power coup in 1799. He was appointed First Consul in 1799, he set up a personal power and reorganized France. In 1802 he became consul for life by plebiscite. Finally in 1804 he was crowned emperor by Pope Pius VII in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

Napoleon Bonaparte was eager to relate his native island to France, even though he returned to Corsica once, in 1799, on his return from Egypt. In 1796, General Bonaparte, from Italy, was preparing military intervention he entrusted to his Corsican officers. Troops reoccupied parts of Livorno the country and well received by Republicans. But “les Paolistes”, refractory priests, migrants causing unrest against revolutionaries. He placed a prefect at the head of both departments (Liamone and Golo) established by the Convention. Centralization was reinforced by a sole director who has full authority. In 1811, the island is reunited into a single department and Ajaccio became the county seat, dethroning Bastia, capital since the fifteenth century.

Napoleon Bonaparte is eager to relate his native island to France, even though he returned to Corsica once, in 1799, on his return from Egypt. In 1796, General Bonaparte, from Italy, is preparing military intervention he entrusted to his Corsican officers. Troops reoccupied parts of Livorno the country and well received by Republicans. But “les Paolistes”, refractory priests, migrants causing unrest against revolutionaries. He placed a prefect at the head of both departments (Liamone and Golo) established by the Convention. Centralization is reinforced by a sole director who has full authority. In 1811, the island is reunited into a single department and Ajaccio became the county seat, dethroning Bastia, capital since the fifteenth century.

The appearance of the Napoleonic policy left a grim reminder. It was embodied by General Morand, real military dictator from 1802, the country was crossed by spies and furrowed by mobile columns ruling and burning houses. In 1809, the rebellion in Fiumorbu devastated the populations of entire villages, like Isolaccio, were deported. The excesses of "Giustizia Morandina" lead Napoleon to recall the general. Corsica was peaceful, but the prestige of the Emperor was tarnished. At the news of his fall, in 1815, his fellow Ajaccians threw his bust to the sea and flew the white flag of the monarchy restored.

The appearance of the Napoleonic policy left a grim reminder. It was embodied by General Morand, real military dictator from 1802, the country was crossed by spies and furrowed by mobile columns ruling and burning houses. In 1809, the rebellion in Fiumorbu devastated the populations of entire villages, like Isolaccio, were deported. The excesses of "Giustizia Morandina" lead Napoleon to recall the general. Corsica was peaceful, but the prestige of the Emperor was tarnished. At the news of his fall, in 1815, his fellow Ajaccians threw his bust to the sea and flew the white flag of the monarchy restored.

The appearance of the Napoleonic policy left a grim reminder. It was embodied by General Morand, real military dictator from 1802, the country was crossed by spies and furrowed by mobile columns ruling and burning houses. In 1809, the rebellion in Fiumorbu devastated the populations of entire villages, like Isolaccio, were deported. The excesses of "Giustizia Morandina" lead Napoleon to recall the general. Corsica was peaceful, but the prestige of the Emperor was tarnished. At the news of his fall, in 1815, his fellow Ajaccians threw his bust to the sea and flew the white flag of the monarchy restored.

Conclusion:Corsica is peaceful, but the prestige of the Emperor Napoleon I is tarnished. At the news of his fall, in 1815, his fellow from Ajaccio threw his bust to the sea and flew the white flag of the monarchy restored.