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Napoleon Bonaparte
On 15 August 1769, Napoleon was born.
Occupation: French military leader and ruler
Birth: August 15, 1769, Corsica, France -
FRENCH REVOLUTION
In 1789, France was fled to by him and his family, and he was promoted to general due to his merits in war. Then, he was appointed general commander of the army in Italy. Josefina was married to him , and get several wins. -
AUSTRIAN ARMY
In 1797, the Austrian army was defeated, and he take control of northern Italy, Venice, and the Netherlands. -
CONQUEST OF SYRIA A COMPLETE FAILURE
In 1798, the conquest of Syria was lost, and he returned to France, where power was seized by him through a coup d'état. He was proclaimed First Consul, becoming the main ruler of France with dictatorial powers. -
AUSTRIA DEFEAT
In 1800, Austria was defeated, and his conquest of northern Italy was consolidated, leading to the establishment of a new Constitution. -
CROWNED EMPEROR AT NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL
Napoleon crowned himself Emperor in a ceremony witnessed by Pope Pius VII, symbolizing his absolute control over the country and his imperial ambition. Consequently, he forced Spain to declare war on Great Britain. -
BATALLA DE AUSTRELITZ
El reino de Nápoles es conquistado durante por su imperio, además derrota a los ejércitos prusiano y ruso que se habían formado coalición contra Francia. luego, crea el Sistema Continental destinado a bloquear y arruinar el comercio inglés. -
THE SPANISH WAR OF INDEPENDENCE BEGINS He appointed his brother Joseph as King of Spain, triggering a war that lasted six years.
He appointed his brother Joseph as King of Spain, triggering a war that lasted six years. -
ANNEXATION OF ROME AND THE PAPAL STATES
He conquered the Papal States and the former Yugoslavia. He also annulled his marriage to Joséphine due to the lack of an heir. -
Holland and Several German Territories Are Conquered by the Emperor
Napoleon married Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria, daughter of Emperor Francis I. -
DISASTROUS CAMPAIGN IN RUSSIA
He invaded Russian territory. During the retreat, his army was largely decimated by the harsh winter. -
EXILE ON THE ISLAND OF ELBA
He abdicated as Emperor due to the coalition forces, and he was exiled to the island of Elba, resulting in the occupation of Paris. -
NAPOLEON’S DEFEAT AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
He was defeated by the Duke of Wellington, prompting him to escape from Elba and return to France, where he briefly took power again. He was defeated by the Duke of Wellington, who led the European nations. He was deported to the African island of Saint Helena, transported by the warship Northumberland under Admiral Cockburn’s command. -
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE DIES
He died on the island of Saint Helena from stomach cancer. -
REMAINS REPATRIATED TO FRANCE
His remains were repatriated to France by French sailors and now rest in Les Invalides. The order was given by Prince de Joinville.