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How was the relationship between Louis and Napoleon?

  • They didn’t like each other

  • They were always allies

  • Napoleon had control over Louis

  • They lived in different countries and didn’t contact

Answer

Napoleon had control over Louis because Louis was a puppet ruler. Napoleon installed Louis on the throne as a puppet because he needed a legitimate French ruler to justify his rule of France. Louis was not a very good ruler and was not popular with the French people.
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