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Napoleon's Birth
Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, France. He was born into a steady, rich and noble family. -
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Napoleon's Education
A vital part of Napoleon's power is his education. He attended military school and was skilled from a young age. He went onto studying cartography. Explaining why he is undefeatable on the battle ground. He carefully studies the land before fighting on it. One of his most impressive war tactics. -
Napoleon Becomes Military Officer
In 1798, Napoleon successfully became a military officer. Then in 1799, Napoleon led a coup d'etat against the Directory. Making more French people respect and like him. -
Napoleon Becomes Official Emperor of France
In May of 1804, Napoleon becomes the official leader and emperor of France. No longer a king, france was free from an oppressing monarchy. He famously names himself emperor and takes his "throne". Though not a king, he does seem to dress up quite royally, even wearing a crown... -
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Peninsular War
One of Napoleon's biggest battles was the Peninsular war. Starting in 1808, the peninsula war was a fight against the British on the Iberian Peninsula. The English won, causing Napoleon to give up as a leader and abdicate his power as Emperor. -
Napoleon's Russian Ruination (French Invasion of Russia)
In 1812, Napoleon carried out a war against the russians. It was a mistake. He very much underestimated the harsh russian winters. The russians destroyed all their agriculture and livestock as they receded, leaving starving french soldiers with no hope. This war was one of Napoleons deadliest mistakes, losing 300 000 frenchmen. Also losing his people's trust. -
Napoleons 1st Exile
From 1814 to 1815, Napoleon was exiled to the isle of Elba. A tiny island in italy, he was sent there after he abdicated his throne. -
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The 100 Days
The 100 days was the period of time when Napoleon came back to France and was leader again until King Louis XVIII came home. During these 100 days he fought many battles, until his deadly mistake... -
The Battle of Waterloo
One of history's most famous battles was also one of Napoleon's deadliest. The battle against the british was hoped to show the rest of Europe how strong Napoleon is. Unfortunately, a tough storm proved to be too much for Napoleon's army. The mud literally slipped them away. Napoleon soldiers deserted, and this mistake ended up being deadly to Napoleon. -
Napoleons death
After the battle of Waterloo, the british exiled napoleon too St. Helena, a small island in the Atlantic. He spent his final 6 years there, before dying at age 51 due to a stomach ulcer from stomach cancer. He spent his final time horseback riding and taking peaceful walks. He died with his wife and children by his side. Napoleon's body was sent back to France where he now has a proper tomb in the Chapel of Invalides