In 1815, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October 1815. Napoleon stayed at the Briars pavilion on the grounds of the Balcombe family's home until his permanent residence, Longwood House, was completed in December 1815. Napoleon died there on 5 May 1821. COUNT 5
QSN1 The British government detained who in Saint Helena? ANS1 Napoleon Bonaparte QSN2 What year was Napoleon Bonaparte taken to the island? ANS2 1815 QSN3 Where did Napoleon Bonaparte stay until he found permanent residence? ANS3 Briars pavilion QSN4 What ended up being the permanent residence of Napoleon Bonaparte? ANS4 Longwood House QSN5 What year did Napoleon Bonaparte pass away? ANS5 1821