19 May 1802 May 19, 2015 Author: Staff Legion of Honour is founded by Napoleon Bonaparte. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If you cannot inspire a woman with love of you, fill her above the brim with love of herself; all that runs over will be yours." Charles Caleb Colton — Click here for more from Charles Caleb Colton Related posts: 17 October 1979 Categories: History Tags: 1802, 19 May