This Collector Owns Over 2000 Pieces of Napoleon Memorabilia

This Collector Owns Over 2000 Pieces of Napoleon Memorabilia | Smithsonian Channel

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Pierre-Jean Chalençon is an eccentric collector and avid Napoleon fan. His collection of Napoleonic memorabilia is legendary-including the Emperor’s own ring, which Chalençon wears himself!
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@thepearlatelier4256 3 жыл бұрын

oh my gosh, can you imagine being able to WEAR THE ACTUAL RING THAT NAPOLEON WORE, mind blowing, i would too if i had the money. one of the most incredible man who ever walked on earth.

@yaboyed5779 2 жыл бұрын

I’d buss way too hard. Like bro that was owned and worn by Napoleon

@lvl563 11 ай бұрын

Bro what ? 😭😭😭

@Christian-Roots818 4 жыл бұрын

Wow pretty darn Amazing ! He said, “OMG these English people” haha

@gamercarmen3957 3 жыл бұрын

Also, Napoleon got some tiny feet

@ocreator12345 2 жыл бұрын

Her voice when she says,"but your just wearing it" lol

@unusualsuspect1262 Жыл бұрын

@@gamercarmen3957 STOP ! 😂

@yellowpeepkingsheets8148 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad his stuff is taken care of and secure, private or not.

@MariaMartinez-researcher 4 жыл бұрын

As for Napoleon's height, remember that French measurements were longer than Imperial ones. Napoleon wasn't tall, but average for his time. About 1.67 mt.

@mercurial3252 2 жыл бұрын

And oversimplified highlighted that.. he was really average height for the time.

@IshijimaKairo 2 жыл бұрын

he was just a bit shorter than I was at 14.. huh

@spyral00 2 жыл бұрын

That's actually taller than the average height in France for his time (around 1.64mt). Average height in general has grown 10cm since the beginning industrial revolution! I guess because of meat-based diets, more proteins, etc.

@antoinem4401 2 жыл бұрын

You are rubbing salt in the wound 😭

@jestonxi6391 Жыл бұрын

he surrounded himself with tall soldiers

@mulemule 3 ай бұрын

2:10 *Totally gobsmacked: that painting is one of THE most iconic of Napoleon ever created. To think Pierre-Jean keeps it in his home. **_Mon Dieu!_* 😳

@mossy642 2 жыл бұрын

‘I am a little bit crazy and French.’ Never were truer words spoken.

@moredistractions 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool stuff! I'm sure Bonaparte would be delighted to see he is so lovingly remembered.

@olbradley 4 жыл бұрын

Or disturbed. Unless he's incredibly narcissistic I think most people (including him) would be disturbed if they saw someone this obsessed with a person if it was themselves.

@theironknight597 3 жыл бұрын

@@olbradley Not necessarily especially since many men were willing to die for him and would give their own lives for him. What is an admirer in comparison?

@West_Coast_Gang 2 жыл бұрын

@@olbradley nah I would be glad

@user-uv9zr8qs2c Жыл бұрын

@@olbradley there were ppl 9bsessed with him and who worked for him like General Gourgaud, Junot.. Duroc.. there were the most intimate friends of him

@Jp19981 5 ай бұрын

@@olbradleyHe had hundrends of thousands willing to die for him...What's one man

@lolocaboclo Жыл бұрын

Impressive. I love Napoleon and his history. Visiting his tomb I" cried. I was so touched. I've being a fan of him since I was born. My cat's name is always Napoleon,...Bonaparte since I was 6 . This guy is beyond amazing. It must to be a great feeling and dream to have anything that belonged to Napoleon. What a great collection. I'm painting "The Coronation" right now in oils and everytime I work in that paint I feel like I'm seieng Napoleon in person. Congratulations Mr.Chalençon maybe one day I can visit your collection.

@arslongavitabrevis5136 3 ай бұрын

I fully agree with your sentiments. Mr.Chalençon is a wonderful man. In 2019 he announced that he will leave his fantastic collection to France.

@blastorange2460 Жыл бұрын

OH MY GODS DEEZ ENGLISH PEOPLE. This man wins the most French award

@Username-or9nr 4 жыл бұрын

2:28 that’s actually crazy when you think about it. Good for the dude for wearing it rather than just leaving it sitting there to collect dust

@CS-rh2ce 11 ай бұрын

I am a huge Napoleon nerd and admirer so this collection was really quite amazing to me. To have the original of that painting of him at the corination is astounding. I also like how many of the objects are not legally allowed to leave France even though they are privately owned. I know of a sword that was sold of Napoleon's generally recently and I believe a condition of the sale was that it had to be in France for atleast 9 months out of the year, I believe it was the sword he wore at the battle of Marengo. I think its important that these things stay in France as Napoleon and the era in which he lived are so important to French history. Lovely collection.

@arslongavitabrevis5136 3 ай бұрын

I fully agree with your sentiments. I was so glad when Mr.Chalençon announced that he will leave his collection to the French nation. VIVE L´EMPEREUR!

@keepcalmyouexist358 4 жыл бұрын

Wait, the video doesn't make clear whether this is open to the public at times or if this is just the man's home.

@keepcalmyouexist358 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, so, for anyone interested, I did some research and from what I understand this is the Palais Vivienne, on the Paris street of the same name. This man bought it and manages it. Typically it's not open like a museum, but you can call in to visit and even have private tours. It's also used as a reception/gala/restaurant for hire. Unclear whether the owner lives there tho.

@adithyaathreya7832 4 жыл бұрын

@@keepcalmyouexist358 he isn't allowed to sell any of the memorabilia but isn't it strange that the French government is okay with him literally wearing napoleans ring? What if he gets mugged or if it falls down some drain haha

@TravelNut72 3 жыл бұрын

@@adithyaathreya7832 I completely agree no one person should be allowed to even own such pieces of history i can't believe the audacity of him to be wearing that ring. Why would they sell it to a private person anyway? Why would the French government not haven taken this over and put it in a smithsonian or something?

@makaelaischillin 3 жыл бұрын

irresistibleguy72 I wonder how he even got it? I mean it’s not like they just *sell* things like that, unless they do of course.

@ihl0700677525 2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelNut72 Just because you are the head of state doesn't mean your property belongs to the state. We have enough Napoleon memorabilia in various museum, especially in Les Invalides. I see no reason to waste millions of taxpayers money to try to buy Chalençon's private collection. If you want to see his collection, you can call the man yourself.

@fantasticalhistory4285 Жыл бұрын

I love the collection. Glad to see that it's being well taken care of.

@K-FOREST_Original 4 жыл бұрын

Napoleon is a hero. The grand dream and execution power that I want to resemble.

@nayadedecumbe7407 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! He destroyed the Jacobins, which in turn would have destroyed France and possibly the rest of Europe for ever.

@TUBESPECIFIC1 4 жыл бұрын

I guess the color in those old paintings really changed over time for the ring looks like a green emerald in the painting, but looks like blue topaz on the little bit crazy eccentric French collectors hand.

@d0narroyo 2 жыл бұрын

So I’m not the only one that noticed lol

@dankace5596 Жыл бұрын

I know this is an old comment, but I’m sure it was the old varnish that was on there… over time it tends to fade and gets like a darker kinda brown film over the oil paint, if it was cleaned and re-varnished I am sure the color would spring back to life quite well. Hope ya see this!

@janineford7816 4 жыл бұрын

My great great grandfather was Colonel for napoleon his painting is in Bordeaux France I do have a copy of it and the wars he fought . Janine Barral

@vmwindustries 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! You have an amazing family history to explore!

@vmwindustries 4 жыл бұрын

BTW, You have beautiful eyes. Sorry if I stepped over a boundary. It can be rude to tell someone that they are beautiful these days. Not sure why personally. Anyway, have a good life!

@Christian-Roots818 4 жыл бұрын

Janine Ford that’s incredible !!!

@democratshateamerica8196 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah and my grandfather’s 3rd cousin on his wife’s side was the butler to George Washington

@democratshateamerica8196 4 жыл бұрын

vmwindustries creep

@SnoopyDoofie 4 жыл бұрын

Year 3018: "This was Elon Musk's Roadstar that he launched into space a thousand years ago. Someone found it in a garbage dump on Mars."

@defiant4761 2 жыл бұрын

Equating Napoleon to Musk is an insult

@harshit7736 2 жыл бұрын

Why is this collector giving a vibe of some side mission character of Rockstar games

@shobith22 2 жыл бұрын

For someone who crowned himself, the man would have hated it if he found out someone wore his ring.

@user-uv9zr8qs2c Жыл бұрын

It was planned beforehand anyways, with the Pope agreeing to it

@napoleonbonaparte2001 2 жыл бұрын

Me and him would get along perfectly!!!

@andyroo9381 3 ай бұрын

This man/collector is INCREDIBLE!!! He made this room, and himself, so accessible to us all. There is nothing wrong with how he is choosing to display these items. He is enjoying them in his way. I wish this video was longer. Long Live Pierre Jean!

@nawfsidereviews6029 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh I wish to have that type of money.

@user-hu8fn2jp5v 5 ай бұрын

sure its a private collection, but im glad that its by someone who really treasures it and takes care of them

@milowagon 4 жыл бұрын

Astonishing ! A private collection. I think this guy is old money filthy rich. He is doing a great job.

@ajaxsfv1153 7 ай бұрын

Amazing, I wish I could spend the night in that house. Everything is a national treasure ,crazy

@rmanibhu1 3 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome collections 👑♥️♥️♥️

@docmccoy95 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thank you.

@AlxzAlec 2 жыл бұрын

"Ah English people aaaarhhhhhhhh"

@smeagollotr 3 жыл бұрын

It belongs in a museum!

@henrylivingstone2971 2 жыл бұрын

Nah

@herkestennefretediyom3267 2 жыл бұрын

@@henrylivingstone2971 it is actually. It belonged to Napoléon, not anybody else, not only a person other than Napoléon and now it should belong to a museum, although the room is actually cool.

@Loveisnot8789 Жыл бұрын

@@herkestennefretediyom3267 The emperor or ruler of europe had a mind set like you and they steal many many thing from asia and kept it in their meseum and destroy many things and hide all those info from the world

@user-hu8fn2jp5v 5 ай бұрын

@@herkestennefretediyom3267 its being taken care of by a guy who treasures them. and he said when he died itll be handed over to france

@carlosmojica5090 2 жыл бұрын

She asks him what are “some of his favorite” things 1:36 he shows her a painting and she relies “he doesn’t look very good” and he just brushes it off and keeps going..

@henrylivingstone2971 2 жыл бұрын

Well by the time that painting was made Napoleon had stomach cancer and was slowly dying, leading to his pallid complexion and dark eyes.

@sablewright8053 6 ай бұрын

This dude is awesome. He gets to wear Napoleon's stuff. I mean WOW! ❤❤❤

@randallwest1572 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this guy!

@93200Jonas 2 жыл бұрын

This guy shows us at the camera a few part of its Napoleon's collection. He 's so crazy Pierre-Jean Chalencon : p

@Trudragon88 9 ай бұрын

So cool!!!

@cleyton6648 9 ай бұрын

Simplesmente colecionador rico que tem itens Raros do maior, Estrategista militar de toda História.. Napoleâo

@ericowensnyc 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!! 👍🏾

@p.k.6900 Жыл бұрын

Just for your info after some research. That painting was made by Francois Gerard about 20times. If this painting is the very first one is unknown. It also might be one of the 19other paintings or even a copy from that time.

@dws0828 Жыл бұрын

The ring flex was necessary 🔥

@SpanishKnight12 6 ай бұрын

"You can call me Napoleon, I'll call you Josephine" bro got that Napoleonic rizz 💀

@alexlumbard9154 4 жыл бұрын

napoleon was an og

@neelima6460 4 жыл бұрын

Og?

@Radke32 4 жыл бұрын

@@neelima6460 Original Gremlin

@neelima6460 4 жыл бұрын

Then, indeed he is..

@kadnan6111 4 жыл бұрын

Neelu Nandu original gangster

@MajorDenisBloodnok Жыл бұрын

I would the painting by Édouard Detaille of Bonaparte in Italy!

@ocreator12345 2 жыл бұрын

Her voice when she says,"but your just wearing it" lol

@SK22000 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is one of those crazy rich guys

@herkestennefretediyom3267 2 жыл бұрын

I would writhe in awe omg

@doogboy 4 жыл бұрын

WOW!

@arslongavitabrevis5136 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. How I envie this man! 😭 (LOL) Good for him! If it wasn´t for him many priceless pieces of Napoleonic memorabilia would have left France. In 2019 he announced he would leave his collection to the French state. Vive l´Empereur!

@faisalalhaji4496 4 жыл бұрын

Wow i want that ring

@MapleSyrupPoet 4 ай бұрын

Amazing 👏 😊😊😊

@jearnott 3 жыл бұрын

What a shame these artefacts are in a private collection. I wonder if he has the snuffbox that was given to my ancestor, Doctor Arnott, by Napoleon. It was sold out of the family many years ago, along with a few other gifts.

@yanniselm7347 3 жыл бұрын

he says that all of his collection after his death will go to the french state so its okay

@user-hu8fn2jp5v 5 ай бұрын

atleast its being taken care of by a guy who obviously treasures them

@Ccc.9125 11 ай бұрын

Long lives Napoleon 😊.

@civic9404 4 жыл бұрын

How do I acquire The Smithsonian Channel? Which streaming service for the US?

@twonumber22 4 жыл бұрын

I used to have it with Time Warner cable.

@jarviscockapoo343 4 жыл бұрын

He looks like he owns Elton johns ring 👍

@vickinoeske1711 4 жыл бұрын

Color me speechless.

@Jacob-ly1wr 3 ай бұрын

“This belongs in a museum!” - Indiana Jones

@user-vr5sx2ne7h 5 ай бұрын

Someone is going to steal that dudes ring while he’s out shopping

@ilfarmboy 3 жыл бұрын

English measurements and French measurements were different then Napoleon was 5 foot 6 inch not 5 foot 2 inch as some books say

@alediazofficial2562 3 ай бұрын

he just put everyone in ”bling” culture to shame. While rappers today spend hundreds of thousands on “icing” they jewelry with aftermarket diamond cut left overs… this man can just casually flex Napoleons ring 😂

@herkestennefretediyom3267 2 жыл бұрын

1:04 he is still smol actually

@Tsaroff21 8 ай бұрын

I’m surprised Connor Roy doesn’t own more.

@carlogrignaschi8773 5 ай бұрын

Napoleone Buonaparte from Corsica.

@richgranados11 2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s Palatial Regalia!

@AlxzAlec 2 жыл бұрын

This is crazy

@40ozpunker 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah...he rich

@wesssavorn9018 3 ай бұрын

Would luv to know what type of gem was in his ring??? Does anyone know ??

@MrTwentycent90 Ай бұрын

sapphire

@ijustgottasay1281 2 жыл бұрын

Eccentric indeed, and obviously rich, but when the door swings open at 0:32 he looks like BENNY HILL dressed up for a comedy sketch.

@artguy3604 4 жыл бұрын

Should be in a museum for all to see..

@anangel2618 Жыл бұрын

That's gonna be me I swear 😭😭😭

@xx-tw8xh 5 ай бұрын

I want that ring

@robnewman6101 3 ай бұрын

A Bad man!

@joedoe5738 2 жыл бұрын

Well I guess Winston Churchill was shorter, for sure!!

@Istaytlkncrazy 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder how much that ring is worth

@LordM17 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna find a woman who is obsessed with me as he is with Napoleon

@herkestennefretediyom3267 2 жыл бұрын

That guy is literally me lol

@mashhoodalam198 4 жыл бұрын

If I was a robber in Paris that is definitely where I would go

@twonumber22 4 жыл бұрын

🚨☎️🚓👮‍♂️

@mashhoodalam198 4 жыл бұрын

@@twonumber22 lol I'm not a robber nor do I live in Paris

@wterIoo Жыл бұрын

agh! im so jealous

@lyad3618 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how the French government does not own these artifacts. After all, these artifacts are part of France's history.

@Casca-su3ty 3 ай бұрын

F.....k France is better in his hands

@MrTwentycent90 Ай бұрын

Hi I am French. Because France had been in civil war since 1789, and was again after the fall of Napoleon. The monarchy was restored and the objects of the "Usurper" were kept by private people (Napoleon's entourage), until today, and not by the State. Only a small part is in museums today. Napoleon has more or less been hated by all French political regimes since 1815 (including the Republic: he is a putschist general). The people love him, not the politicians; while modern France was literally shaped by this man. Shizophrenic country.

@lyad3618 Ай бұрын

@@MrTwentycent90 interesting. Thanks for sharing.

@alienlynxhelios 8 ай бұрын

Lynx Helios

@astrazenica7783 4 жыл бұрын

Pharaoh Napoleon

@Dochorahan 4 жыл бұрын

Hundreds of years from now. That ring now sits behind a sealed glass container. “Due to a crazy Rich man from the 21st century, this ring is now degraded and has corroded beyond repair”

@henrylivingstone2971 2 жыл бұрын

🙄🙄🙄

@Th4n0s369 3 ай бұрын

This guy looks like Yngwie Malmsteen tho

@moisepicard7919 2 жыл бұрын

🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

@stupidkaijucrazy5548 2 ай бұрын

Half of me respects this man for doing this but the other part hates this man since he does not put security oh this

@jasminespencer3992 Жыл бұрын

French guys are the only guys in the world who can pull off red pants.

@abigaillizeth7395 3 жыл бұрын

Rebuild Napoleon's palace and put all those objects there ...

@johnprice7507 3 жыл бұрын

I'd pay to see that

@MatthewVanston 3 жыл бұрын

You mean les Tuileries? Coz that was his palace.

@henrylivingstone2971 2 жыл бұрын

@@MatthewVanston Or Fontainebleau he used that building a lot as well

@jadenproductions1439 4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone 👋

@johnnelson2509 4 жыл бұрын

Hello

@Bluediamond2023 4 жыл бұрын

This guy must be very rich to own that collection.

@bellatorfranconum3209 4 жыл бұрын

When he was teenager he sold his scooter to buy his first Napoleonic object...now he has the biggest collection on the man

@fck_4ags_ Жыл бұрын

@@bellatorfranconum3209 That's dedication right there

@songbird377 4 жыл бұрын

My cousin is a descendant of Napoleon’s sister 😆

@sherylcrowe3255 2 жыл бұрын

Memorabilia? Not Historical Artifacts? Interesting

@russellking9762 4 ай бұрын

I'm just amazed at how the Nazis never got hold of any of this stuff....one thing's for sure you wouldn't have been wearing that ring in front of them