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1769 - Bithday
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15th, 1769. In Ajaccio, Corsica which at the time was considered French territory. -
1785 - Grad
He graduated from the Royal Military School of Brienne and was commissioned as a second lieutenant for the French artillery. He was one of the few students to attend the prestigious military academy in Paris. -
1793 - Siege of Toulon
By Forcing the withdrawal of the Anglo-Spanish fleet that was occupying the city of Toulon and its forts. Napoleon won his first military reputation. Roughly around August - December, the events had taken place. -
1795 - Royal Uprising
There was a crucial role played by Napoleon suppressing a royalist uprising in Paris, 13 Vendemiaire. The royalists that were against the revolution and tried to restore the monarchy, tried to take control of the city. Napoleon then used weapons to take down royalist forces. His victory earned him recognition and a new title of, General of brigade. -
1796- 1797 -
Led the Italian Campaign as commander of the French Army of Italy. He had achieved a lot of victories against the Austrian forces. The battle of Lodi, in 1796 where he broke through an Austrian position. Arcole gave more control over northern Italy. Rivoli was a defeat of the Austrian forces.