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Napoleon's birth
He was born in Corsica, and island in the Mediterranean -
Becoming an Officer in the French Army
He was a 20 year old lieutenant. -
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Military campaign in Egypt and Syria
Expelled the ruling Mamelukes and established a modern style of government. -
Coup d'etat
A sudden and decisive action in politics, especially one resulting in a change of government illegally or by force. -
Napoleonic Code
It is the French civil code that was established under Napoleon. -
Napoleon Coronation
His coronation was at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris -
The battle of Trafalgar
Battle fought between the British navy and the French/Spanish navy. -
The Grand Empire
This was the first French Empire led by Napoleon. -
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Joseph Bonaparte becomes King of Spain
Joseph Bonaparte was a French diplomat and nobleman. -
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Battle of Wagram
Napoleon's French army ended up with the victory. -
French Invasion of Russia
Napoleon's army crossed the Neman River, attempting to defeat the Russians. -
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Battle of Leipzig
Napoleon loses control of the territories east of the Rhine. -
Napoleons Exile to Elba
Napoleon is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. -
Napoleons Return
His return was not easy, and he made his entrance at the Tuilleries palace in Paris -
Napoleon's exile to St. Helena
He was forced to renounce his throne after the battle. -
Battle of Waterloo
This was fought near present day Belgium, and also part of the Netherlands.
