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Napoleon Alcantaro

Photograph of Napoleon Alcantaro Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Napoleon
Surname
Alcantaro
Occupation
Major

The Name Napoleon

Origin
French, Italian
Meaning
Lion of the new city, from Greek and Italian elements.
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The Alcantaro Surname

Origin
Spanish/Portuguese
Meaning
Derived from Alcántara, a town in Spain, with the suffix -o indicating origin.
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