Infact
98 / 100
True Paris

Napoleon escaped from Elba in 1815, retook power in Paris on March 20, and began the Hundred Days.

Infact verdict: True (98/100).

The claims regarding Napoleon's abdication, escape from Elba, return to power, and the Hundred Days are all well-supported by historical evidence. Napoleon was indeed forced to abdicate in 1814, escaped from Elba in February 1815, returned to Paris on March 20, 1815, and his return marked the beginning of the Hundred Days. These events are corroborated by multiple reliable sources, including Wikipedia and other historical references.

October 10, 2026 Language: en 4 claims analyzed
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Individual claims

100
True History
Napoleon was forced to abdicate as French emperor in 1814.
Multiple reliable sources, including Wikipedia and PBS, confirm that Napoleon was forced to abdicate in 1814 after his defeat by allied forces. This is a well-documented historical fact.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 100
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 100
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 100
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 100
Weighted Total 100
Evidence Summary 2 web sources confirm the abdication in 1814.
100
True History
Napoleon escaped from exile on the island of Elba in 1815.
Reliable sources, including Wikipedia, confirm that Napoleon escaped from Elba on February 26, 1815. This is a well-documented historical event.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 100
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 100
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 100
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 100
Weighted Total 100
Evidence Summary 3 web sources confirm the escape from Elba in 1815.
96
True History
Napoleon retook power on his return to Paris on March 20, 1815.
Multiple sources, including Wikipedia, confirm that Napoleon returned to Paris and retook power on March 20, 1815. This event marked the beginning of the Hundred Days.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 95
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 95
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 95
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 95
Weighted Total 96
Evidence Summary 3 web sources confirm the return to power on March 20, 1815.
96
True History
Napoleon's return to power ushered in the Hundred Days.
Reliable sources, including Wikipedia, confirm that Napoleon's return to power marked the beginning of the Hundred Days, a well-documented historical period.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 95
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 95
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 95
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 95
Weighted Total 96
Evidence Summary 3 web sources confirm the Hundred Days began with Napoleon's return.

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