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Napoleon launches a Coup d'Etat on the weak and corrupt Directory
He does this to overthrow the government. That he wants to take over. This is also called the end of the French Revolution. -
Creation of of the Napoleonic Code
The resulting Civil Code of France marked the first major revision. The reorganization of laws since Roman era -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor
This took place in the Notre Dame cathedral. He placed the crown on his own head. Also the same with his wife. -
Defeat in Russian Campaign
He ignored the advice from his elders and still invaded the Russian campaign. The people thought it was a bad idea so they lost. -
When was Napoleon exiled
He lost in the water loo fight. So he gave up his position on the throne. With the treaty Fountainbleu exiled him -
Battle of Waterloo
This was in Waterloo which is in the UK. ended French attempts to dominate Europe by beating them.