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Principality of Elba

Principality of Elba
Principato d'Elba (Italian)
1814–1815
Naval Jack:
Location of the Principality of Elba within Europe
Location of the Principality of Elba within Europe
CapitalPortoferraio
42°49′N 10°19′E / 42.817°N 10.317°E / 42.817; 10.317
Common languagesItalian, Elbano dialect
Religion
Roman Catholic
Demonym(s)Elban
GovernmentAbsolute monarchy
Sovereign Prince of Elba 
• 1814–1815
Napoleon
Governor of Elba 
• 1814–1815
Antoine Drouot
Historical eraNapoleonic Wars
11 April 1814
26 February 1815
9 June 1815
CurrencyTuscan lira
Preceded by
Succeeded by
First French Empire
Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Today part ofItaly

The Principality of Elba (Italian: Principato d'Elba) was a non-hereditary monarchy established on the Mediterranean island of Elba following the Treaty of Fontainebleau on 11 April 1814. It lasted less than a year, and its only head was Napoleon Bonaparte, who returned to rule in France before his ultimate defeat and the dissolution of the principality.


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