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Napoleon Bonaparte
Occupation: French military leader and ruler
Birth: August 15, 1769, Corsica, France
Death: May 5, 1821, Longwood He is recognized as a French military leader and statesman. He served as a republican general during the French Revolution. In 1804, he was declared Emperor of France, and for a decade, he dominated all of Western and Central Europe. -
FRENCH REVOLUTION
During the French Revolution (1789-1799), Napoleon’s military career was propelled by political instability. In 1793, he led the reconquest of Toulon. He was promoted to general at the age of 24. -
The Coup of 18 Brumaire
France was governed by the Directory, a regime weakened by corruption. In November 1799, the Directory was overthrown in a coup, placing Napoleon as First Consul of France. -
Consulate and Internal Reforms
A series of reforms were implemented by Napoleon as First Consul to stabilize France.
The French legal system, the founding of the Bank of France, and the reorganization of the educational system were all included in the Napoleonic Civil Code. This era was marked by your power. -
CROWNED EMPEROR AT NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL
On December 2, 1804, Napoleon crowned himself Emperor in a ceremony witnessed by Pope Pius VII, symbolizing his absolute control over the country. -
Battle of Austerlitz
The Kingdom of Naples was conquered during his reign. The Prussian and Russian armies, which had formed a coalition against France, were defeated. -
Marriage to Joséphine
His marriage to Joséphine was annulled due to the lack of an heir. -
Holland and Several German Territories Are Conquered by the Emperor
also, He married Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria. -
EXILE ON THE ISLAND OF ELBA
He was exiled to the island of Elba, resulting in the occupation of Paris. -
NAPOLEON’S DEFEAT AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington. After escaping from Elba and briefly regaining power in France, he was once again defeated by the European nations. -
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE DIES
He died on the island of Saint Helena from stomach cancer.