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Napoleon's Birthday
Napoleon was born on this day on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. This event was significant because if he was not born, France would be missing a large portion of its history. -
Napoleons Campaign in Italy
During World War 2, Napoleon campaigned in Italy. Other countries that were involved in the campaign were Italy, Germany, the United States, and Great Britain. This event was significant because after and during the campaign France got more resources. -
Napoleon's Campaign in Egypt
Napoleons campaign to Egypt was significant because it was done to to defend French trade interests, weaken Britain's access to British India, and to establish scientific enterprise in the region. -
Concordat
In 1801, Napoleon signed an agreement with the pope that gave him the support of the organized church. This event is significant because the church gained back some of its lost power, and it helped Napoleon gain power as well. -
First Consul for Life
In 1802, the first consul was made, which was later named the First Consul for Life. This event was significant because it made the civil code known and this was when Napoleon proclaimed himself the First Consul. -
Napoleon Becomes Emperor
In 1802, Napoleon was crowned Emperor of France in the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. This event is significant because he was the first Frenchman to be crowned Emperor in a thousand years -
Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar was the battle between Britain and the combined forces of the French and Spanish navies. This event was significant because Napoleon lost so he could not conquer Britain. -
Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code was a set of laws that gave French citizens the same rights but took away some individual rights. This was significant because it was the first concrete set of laws concerning property, colonial affairs, the family, and individual rights in France. -
Continental System
The Continental System was a policy that stopped trade to and from Britain. This event was significant because it caused the French economy to weaken. Since Britain's navy was so strong, some European countries secretly brought British things. -
Campaign in Russia
Beginning on July 24th 1812, and ending on December 12th 1812, Napoleons campaign in Russia, was Napoleon's attempt to invade Russia and defeat the Russian army. This was significant because this loss was a significant blow to Napoleon's ambitions of European dominance. Out of the original force of 615,000, only 110,000 frostbitten and half starved survivors stumbled back into France. -
Defeat at the Battle of Leipzig
Lasting just three days, the battle of Leipzig was one of Napoleons defeats. The combination of the armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden defeated the French army. This was significant because it was the largest battle in Europe prior to World War I. -
Napoleon Becomes General of French Army
This event is significant because it lead to all of the Napoleonic Wars. -
Elba
When Napoleon was exiled from France, he was sent to the island Elba. After he was exiled, power was returned to the Bourbons. Napoleon escaped from Elba February 1815 and took control of France again. -
St. Helena
After his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled a second time to St. Helena by the British. He would die there 6 years later. -
Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was fought near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. This battle is significant because since Napoleon was defeated, he was exiled for the final time to St. Helena. -
Napoleon's Death
On May 5th, 1821, Napoleon died on the island of St. Helena. Although his cause of death is debated, Napoleon's physician François Carlo Antommarchi, who led the autopsy, found that Napoleon's cause of death may have been stomach cancer.
