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Napoleon is Born
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, France. He was a French military and political leader who lead many campaigns of the French Revolution. -
Start of the French Revolution
The French Revolution started in 1789. The revolution is believed to have started because the French government was in great debt and the government thought that taxes would be the solution. -
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Seige of Toulon
The Siege of Toulon was a military siege of Republican forces over a Royalist rebellion. It began on September 8 and ended on December 19, 1793. It is also known as the great Fall of Toulon. -
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Egyptian Campaign
The Egyptian Campaign was lead by Napoleon Bonaparte. This action took place in the years 1798 to 1801. This campaign was to defend French trade interests, weaken Britain's access to British India, and to establish scientific enterprise in the region. -
18 Brumaire Coup
The 18 Brumaire Coup was on November 9, 1799. This was the event in which Napoleon was put into power as First Consul of France and ended the French Revolution. -
First Consul For Life
Napoleon Bonaparte was First Consul at this time.