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Napoleon is Born
Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769. His parents were Carlo Buonaparte, and Letizia Ramolino. -
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Start of the French Revolution
The French Revolution started in 1789, and lasted for about 10 years (1799). It was a period of social and political problems. It was forwarded by Napoleon during the later expansion of the French Empire. -
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Siege of Toulon
It was a military siege of the Republican forces over the Royalist rebellion. It was in the southern France city of Toulon. Napoleon fought at this time as well. -
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Egyptian Campaign
The Egyptian Campaign lasted till 1798 to 1801 in Ottoman Egypt and Ottoman Syria. Napoleon wanted to send a British feet to capture the port of Malta. -
18 Brumaire Coup
The 18 Brumaire Coup started on November 9th, 1799 in France. This brought Napoleon to power as the First Council of France and ended the French Revolution. -
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First Concul for Life
The First Consul for Life or the French Consulate was first established on November 10th, 1799 and disbanded on May 18th, 1804. Napoleon was the Emperor of the French Counsulate. -
Napoleonic Code
Was the French civil code established by Napoleon in 1804. it was drafted as a commission by the four eminent jurists. -
Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval engagement fought by the Royal Navy against the French and Spanish Navies. -
Battle of Austerlitz
The Battle of Austerlitz was one of the most and decisive engagements of the Napoleonic wars. One of the most greatest achievements made by Napoleon. -
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Peninsular War
This was a military conflict between Napoleons empire and the allied powers of Spain, Britain and Portugal. This was for control over the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic wars. -
The Continental System
The Continental System or Continental Blockade was the foreign policy of Napoleon of France in the struggle against Great Britain during the Napoleonic wars. -
Invasion of Russia
Also known as the Patriotic War started on June 24th, 1812. Then, Napoleon's Armee crossed the Neman River. -
Retreat of Moscow
One month after Napoleon's massive invading, the were forced to leave Moscow. Leaving many of his troops starving as there left Russia -
Exile to St. Helena
After Napoleons defeat at the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813, he retreated to Paris where he was forced to renounce his throne in April 1814. -
Exile to Elba
in 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte of France and one of the greatest military leaders in history, in the Treaty of Fontainebleau is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. -
Battle of Waterloo
This battle was fought (with Napoleon as leader) in present day Belgium on June 18th, 1815. And part of the United Kingdom and Netherlands. -
Napoleons Death
Napoleon died in Longwood House, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. He was 51 years old when he died. -
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Battle of Leipzig
Lasted from October 16th, 1813 till October 19, 1813. It was the battle of the nations at Leipzig, Saxony