On June 22, 1815, Napoleon abdicated for the second time. He wanted his son, Napoleon II, to succeed him, but instead the Bourbons were reinstated to the throne. Napoleon was then exiled to Saint Helena.

On June 22, 1815, Napoleon abdicated for the second time. He wanted his son, Napoleon II, to succeed him, but instead the Bourbons were reinstated to the throne. Napoleon was then exiled to Saint Helena.