In 1858, the French emperor Napoleon III successfully gained the possession, in the name of the French government, of Longwood House and the lands around it, last residence of Napoleon I (who died there in 1821). It is still French property, administered by a French representative and under the authority of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. COUNT 4
QSN1 Which french emperor gained possession of Longwood house and the land surrounding it? ANS1 Napoleon III QSN2 What year did the French Emperor Napoleon III take control of Longwood house? ANS2 1858 QSN3 Who was the last resident of Longwood house before Napoleon III took it over? ANS3 Napoleon I QSN4 Who has authority over Longwood house? ANS4 French Ministry of Foreign Affairs