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Napoleon is born
Napoleon is from Ajaccio, France. He was a French military and political leader. -
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Start of the French Revolution
The French Revolution 0ver threw the monarchy. It was inspired by liberal and radical idea's. -
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The Battle of Toulon
The Battle of Toulon was also called The Great Fall of Toulon. It was a military siege of republican forces. -
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Egyptian Campaign
The Egyptian Campaign was Napoleon's campaign. Napoleon proclaimed to defend French trade interests. -
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18 Brumare coup
The coup of 18 Brumaire brought Napoleon to power as first consul of France. This bloodless coup over threw the directory. -
First consul for Life
Napoleon increased his power from the First consul for Life. France got a high level of peace and order under Napoleon. -
Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurists. The code was a major step in replacing the previous patchwork of feudal laws. -
Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar was a novel engagement fought by the Royal Navy. Nelson was shot by a French musketeer during the battle. -
Battle of Austerlitz
The Battle of Austerlitz was also known as Battle of the Three Emperors. It was also one of the most import and decisive engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. -
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Continental System
The Continental System was the foreign policy of Napoleonic wars. Napoleon invaded Spain ad Russia. -
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Peninsular War
The peninsular War was a military conflict between Napoleons empire and the allied powers of Spain. The war started when french and Spanish armies invaded ad occupied Portugal. -
Invasion of Russia
The Invasion of Russia was also known as the Patriotic War of 1812. Napoleon hoped to compel Tsar Alexander to cease trading with British merchants through proxies in an effort to pressure the United Kingdom to sue for peace. -
Retreat from Moscow
The enormous army, featuring more than 500,000 soldiers and staff, was the largest European military force ever assembled to that date. Napoleon was forced to contend with a bitter Russian army in perpetual retreat. -
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Battle of Leipzig
The Battle of Leipzig is also known as the Battle of the Nations. The coalition armies of Russia,Prussia, Austria, and Sweden, led by Tsar Alexander and Karl Philipp. -
Exile to Elba
Napoleon abdicates the throne. The Treaty of Fontainebleau, is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. -
Battle of Waterloo
A French army under the command of Napoleon was defeated by two of the armies of the Seventh Coalition. Napoleon successfully attacked the Prussians at the Battle of Ligny. -
Exile to St. Helena
After Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Leipzig, 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. -
Napoleons Death
Napoleon had an extensive and powerful influence on the modern world, bringing liberal reforms to the numerous territories that he conquered and controlled. His death happened at the age of 51 was received with surprise, shock, and grief throughout Europe, leaving behind a memory that still persists.