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Birth
Napoleon was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, on August 15, 1769. He was born into a Corsican noble family. He was the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, a lawyer and representative of Corsica, and of Letizia Ramolino -
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Childhood and education
It is said of him that as a child he was charismatic and generous, although it was common to see him involved in fights. At the age of nine he got a scholarship to study at the Brienne Military Academy in France. There he remained until he was 15 years old. At that time, the young Napoleon was seen as a foreigner by the rest of his companions for his marked Italian accent. However, he managed to earn respect due to his character and leadership skills. -
Childhood and education
during his childhood he liked to spend time alone and devoted to his games and personal meditations.
At the age of nine he got a scholarship to study at the Brienne Military Academy in France. There he remained until he was 15 years old. -
Home Military
That same year, he achieved glory at the Battle of Toulon, where he succeeded in overthrowing the English troops. From then on, Napoleon's career only increased. In 1795, he exploded against the monarchists, imposing himself on them in the Parisian streets. Many thought that this victory saved the revolution. Thereafter, he was appointed commander of the French Army in Italy. -
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Job
The French woman was seen by many to see marriage with the Corsican as a business - such was her self-confidence that indeed led the French to victory. The settings where the French Army was imposed on the Austrians between 1796 and 1797 were Lodi, Arcole and Rivoli ... NAPOLEONIC FRANCIA On November 9, 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte was appointed First Consul of France after a coup. With this position, the Corsican obtained almost dictatorial powers -
Job
On November 9, 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte was appointed First Consul of France after a coup. With this position, the Corsican obtained almost dictatorial powers.Napoleon Bonaparte's ambition did not stop and on December 2, 1804, in Notre Dame Cathedral, he was named Emperor. For many it was a huge disappointment. -
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Last years
In 1812, another mistake led Napoleon to his fall: he tried to invade Russia, but the cold and famine ended them.Meanwhile, Napoleon's army began to lose battles, showing its weakened position. In 1815, he was completely defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. In this way, his known as "Hundred Days Empire" ended. Napoleon gave himself up and was exiled to an islet in Africa: Saint Helena. On May 5, 1821 he died there. -
Achievements
On November 9, 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte was appointed First Consul of France after a coup. With this position, the Corsican gained almost dictatorial powers. Napoleon Bonaparte's ambition did not stop and on December 2, 1804, in the cathedral of Notre Dame, he was appointed Emperor. For many it was a huge disappointment -
Last years
Bonaparte's apoleon was sent to Elba Island. Practically locked up, Napoleon planned a new attack from there that was victorious. That was how he went back to the top again, although not for long.In 1815, he was completely defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. In this way, his known as "Hundred Days Empire" ended. Napoleon gave himself up and was exiled to an islet in Africa: Saint Helena. On May 5, 1821 he died there.
