In <answer>1815</answer>, the British government selected Saint Helena as the place of detention of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was taken to the island in October <answer>1815</answer>. 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 <answer>1815</answer>. Napoleon died there on 5 May 1821.
What year was Napoleon Bonaparte taken to the island?
1815