Longwood House
| Longwood House | |
|---|---|
Longwood was Napoleon's residence on Saint Helena from December 1815 until his death in May 1821. | |
Location on Saint Helena | |
| General information | |
| Status | Museum |
| Type | Residence |
| Location | Longwood, Saint Helena |
| Coordinates | 15°57′00″S 5°40′59″W / 15.95004°S 5.68305°W |
| Current tenants | Government of France |
| Construction started | 18th century (as East India Company farm) |
| Renovated | 20th century |
| Owner | French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs |
| Design and construction | |
| Known for | Final residence of Napoleon Bonaparte |
| Website | |
| sthelenaisland | |
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Longwood House is a mansion on the British overseas territory island of St. Helena. It was the final residence of Napoleon Bonaparte, the former Emperor of the French, during his exile on the island of Saint Helena, from 10 December 1815 until his death on 5 May 1821. Originally an East India Company farm, it was later acquired by the Government of France and now operates as a museum.