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October 4, 1889
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
During his return from the Egyptian campaign, Napoleon silences skeptical generals debating divine existence by pointing to the starry sky and asking who created it.
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Napoleon's Question
When Napoleon was returning from his campaign in Egypt and Syria, he was seated one night upon the deck of the vessel under the open canopy of the heavens, surrounded by his generals. The conversation had taken a skeptical turn and most of the party had combated the doctrine of the divine existence. Napoleon sat silent and musing, apparently taking no interest in the discussion, when, suddenly raising his hand and pointing to the crystalline firmament, crowded with blazing planets and glittering stars, he broke out in those startling tones that had so often electrified a million men: "Gentlemen, who made all that?" The atheistic generals were silenced.—St. Louis Republic.
When Napoleon was returning from his campaign in Egypt and Syria, he was seated one night upon the deck of the vessel under the open canopy of the heavens, surrounded by his generals. The conversation had taken a skeptical turn and most of the party had combated the doctrine of the divine existence. Napoleon sat silent and musing, apparently taking no interest in the discussion, when, suddenly raising his hand and pointing to the crystalline firmament, crowded with blazing planets and glittering stars, he broke out in those startling tones that had so often electrified a million men: "Gentlemen, who made all that?" The atheistic generals were silenced.—St. Louis Republic.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon
Egypt Campaign
Atheism
Stars
Divine Existence
What entities or persons were involved?
Napoleon
Generals
Where did it happen?
Deck Of The Vessel
Story Details
Key Persons
Napoleon
Generals
Location
Deck Of The Vessel
Event Date
When Napoleon Was Returning From His Campaign In Egypt And Syria
Story Details
Napoleon, silent during generals' skeptical discussion on divine existence, points to the starry sky and asks who made it, silencing the atheistic generals.