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Elba is an island in Tuscany, Italy, 20 km from the coastal town of Grosseto. It is the biggest island of the Tuscan Archipelago , and the third biggest Italian island. Elba and other islands of the Tuscan Archipelago ( Pianosa, Capraia , Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri) are protected in the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago.
The island is divided into eight communes: the capital Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba , Capoliveri , Marciana , Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro , Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba .
French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to Elba when overthrown (the first time), inspiring the famous palindrome: "Able was I ere I saw Elba."More recently, the island has become famed for its wine.
Apneist Jacques MayolJacques Mayol ( April 1, 1927 December 22, 2001) was the holder of many world records in free diving. Born in Shanghai, China, he was the first free diver to descend to 100 meters (330 feet) ( November 23, 1976), and he managed to descend to 105 meters wh committed suicide here on December 22December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 9 days remaining. Events 1775 The United States Navy is formed 1807 The Embargo Act, forbidding trade with all foreign countries, is passed by the United S, 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap.