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Napoleon Is Born
Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, France. -
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Start Of The French Revolution
Was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France. -
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Siege Of Toulon
Military engagement of the French Revolution in which the young military officer won. -
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Egyptian Campaign
Napoleon's campaign in Ottoman, Egypt proclaimed to defend French trade interests. -
18 Brumaire Coup
Brought Napoleon to power as First Consul Of France. -
First Consul For Life
A second national referendum was held. -
Napoleonic Code
Is the French civil code established by Napoleon. -
Battle Of Trafalgar
Was a naval engagement fought by the royal navy. -
Battle Of Austerilitz
Was one of the most important and decisive engagements of wars. -
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Peninsular War
Was a military conflict between Napoleons empire and the allied powers of Spain, Britain, and Portugal. -
Invasion Of Russia
When Napoleon Grande armèe crossed the Neman river in an attempt to engage and defeat the Russian Army -
Exile To Elba
Following the treaty of Fontainebleau, Napoleon was exiled to Elba after his forced abdication in 1814. He was allowed to keep a personal guard of 600 men.