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Napoleon is born
Napoleon was a French military and political leader during the French Revolution. He also led many successful campaigns during the Revolutionary War. -
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Start of the French Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of far- reaching social and political upheaval in France. It was partially carried forward by Napoleon during the later expansion of the French Empire. -
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Siege of Toulon
The Siege of Toulon was a military siege of Republican forces over a royalist rebellion in the Southern French city of Toulon. It is also known as the great Fall of Toulon. Napoleon won by forcing the withdrawal of the Spanish fleet, which was occupying in the city of Toulon and its forts -
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Egyptian Campaign
The French in Egypt and Syria was Napoleon's campaign in Ottoman Egypt and Ottoman Syria. There, he proclaimed to defend French trade interests, weaken Britain's access to British India. Lastly, to establish scientific enterprise in the region. -
18 Brumaire Coup
The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France. And also in the view of most historians, ended the French Revolution. -
First Consul for life
Bonaparte's march to empire began with the Constitution of the Year X. On 2 August 1802 a second national referendum was held, this time to confirm Napoleon as First Consul for Life. -
Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code is the French civil code established under Napoléon I. It was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurists and entered into force on 21 March 1804. -
Battle of Trafalger
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval engagement fought by the Royal Navy against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies. It was during the War of the Third Coalition of the Napoleonic Wars. -
Battle of Austerlitz
The Battle of Austerlitz was also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors. It was one of the most important and decisive engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. -
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Continental System
The Continental System blockade designed by Napoleon was to paralyze Great Britain through the destruction of British commerce. The decrees of Berlin and Milan proclaimed a blockade which led to neutrals and French allies not being allowed to trade with British. -
Exile to St. Helena
Napoleon Exiled to St. Helena. Napoleon retreated to Paris because of the lack of support from his military marshals. -
Retreat from Moscow
French Emperor Napoleon I invaded Russia with his Grande Armé. The enormous army, including more than 500,000 soldiers and staff, was the largest European military force ever assembled to that date. -
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Invasion of Russia
Napoleon invaded Russia with about 600,000 men and over 50,000 horses. His plan was to bring the war to a conclusion within twenty days by forcing the Russians to fight a major battle. -
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Battle of Leipzig
The Battle of Leipzig was also known as the Battle of the Nations. It was fought at Leipzig, Saxony. -
Exile of Elba
Napoleon exiled after his defeat at the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813. Napoleon retreated to Paris where he was forced to renounce his throne. The European powers exiled him to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean. -
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Peninsular War
The Peninsular War was a military conflict between Napoleon's empire and the allied powers of Spain, Britain and Portugal. It was for control of the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars. -
Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday, June 18, 1815, near Waterloo in present-day Belgium. Then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. -
Napoleons death
Napoleon conquered much of Europe, but was ultimately defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The British then exiled him to St. Helena. He died on May 5, 1821, at the age of 51.