Napoleonic Era

Revolutionaries Takes Power Through A Coup d'etat

Oct 9, 1799

The Jacobins take over the government through a Coup d'etat or a sudden seizure of power.

Napoleon is Elected a Consul for Life

1802

Napoleon is elected to become a one of three Consuls for France's new government.

Napoleon Begins his Empire

1804

Napoleon begins conquering Europe and expanding his empire.

Napoleon Is Crowned Emperor

Dec 2, 1804

Napoleon crowns himself emperor declaring he is above The Pope and the Church.

Battle of Trafalgar

Oct 21, 1805

Napoleon suffers his worse naval defeat below Spain against British forces.

Napoleon Blocks Britain's Supplies

1806

Napoleon cuts trade routes from Britain to other parts of Europe.

Russia Begins Trading with Britain

1812

Russia begins illegal trading with Britain behind Napoleon's back.

Napoleon's Loss in Russia

Dec 14, 1813

Napoleon is defeated by the harsh weather as he ventures into Russia, the beginning of the end for Napoleon.

Napoleon is Banished to Elba

Apr 11, 1814

Napoleon is sent to Elba after his military defeat in Russia.

Napoleon Returns to France

Mar 20, 1815

After escaping Elba Napoleon returned to France and took control again, backed by his supporters.

Napoleon's Loss at the Battle of Waterloo

Jun 15, 1815

With his new army Napoleon faces a defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, his worst fight and his last.

Napoleon is Banished to St. Helena

Oct 15, 1815

Napoleon is finally sent to the remote island of St. Helena where he will live out the rest of his days. Retired to a life on St. Helena and a death alone in 1821, Napoleon will be remembered at an incredible man throughout history and although he accomplished many great things in his life he will still be remembered as an awful tyrant who was never satisfied with his power.