Napoleon Bonaparte By Dgibson9 Aug 15, 1769 Napoleon Bonaparte's birth Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the 15 of August in 1769. Period: Aug 15, 1769 to May 5, 1821 Napoleon Bonaparte's Lifespan Dec 15, 1778 Napoleon Bonaparte left Corsica Jan 1, 1779 Napoleon Bonaparte entered a religious school at Autun. May 15, 1779 Napoleon Bonaparte enters cadet school at Brienne-le-Château. Oct 30, 1784 Napoleon Bonaparte entered École Militaire in Paris. Sep 1, 1785 Napoleon Bonapart graduated from École Militaire and commishioned to second lieutenant of Artillery Oct 30, 1785 Napoleon Bonaparte reported to first posting with the La Fère Artillery Regiment at Valence-sur-Rhône. Sep 1, 1786 Napoleon Bonaparte went to Corsica on long furlough until June 1788. Jun 1, 1788 Napoleon Bonaparte rejoins his regiment at Auxonne, attached to School of Artillery Sep 15, 1789 Napoleon Bonaparte goes on second journy to Corsica, becomes involved in revolutionary activities and attempts to gain favour with Pasquale Paoli. May 5, 1814 Napoleon Bonaparte dies a smelly, french, death.