Read on for more shocking details. Andy Kaufman passed away at the age of 35 from cancer â but at the Andy Kaufman Awards in NYC on Nov. 11, Andyâs brother, Michael Kaufman, gave a speech and ended it with a claim that he discovered a letter from Andy that said he planned to pull off faking his own death.
Quick Answer. Napoleon believed in the principles of the French Revolution and governed accordingly, abolishing serfdom, protecting religious freedom, instituting universal education, establishing the Bank of France and ensuring bread prices were kept low.
Napoleon more and more saw himself as the Emperor of Europe, and not merely of France. He introduced many French laws and the metric system to the conquered areas of Europe, abolished serfdom and feudal dues. Yet at the same time, he put the interests of France first, and imposed heavy taxes and levies of men and equipment.