Napoleon Timeline

  • Napoleon launches a Coup d'Etat on the weak and corrupt Directory

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Battle of Waterloo
    This was in Waterloo which is in the UK. ended French attempts to dominate Europe by beating them.