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Birth of Napoleon
He was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, France. He was born on August 15th 1769. His name is know in Italian -
Becomes the general in the French army
In the year of 1793 Napoleon became the general in the French Army. This was important because Napoleon was the greatest military leader, he lead France to victory. -
Campaign in Italy
The campaign in Italy was during World War II, it was to get more resources from France. Some of the countries that were involved were U.S, Germany, Great Britain, and Italy. -
Campaign in Egypt
The campaign took place in Egypt. The time this took place was between 1798 – 1801. This was to defend the French trade interest. -
Concordat
It was an agreement made on July, 15th, 1801. This happened in Rome and Paris. This was made publicly known in 1802. -
First Consul for Life
The Consulate was the government of France. This took place On August 4th, 1802 the first consul was given it's name Consul for Life. -
"Emperor of the French"
This took place in France. The date that Napoleon was given the title of emperor on May 14th, 1804. -
Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code was a new legal framework for France and helped keep France more organized. The rules were enforced on March 21st, 1806. -
Battle of Trafagar
This battle took place off the west coast of Spain. The time this battle took place was October 21st, 1805. This war involved the British Royal Navy, French, and Spanish Navies. -
Continental System
The continental System happened between November 21st, 1806-December 17th, 1807. It was because Napoleon had a big struggled with Great Britain when the Napoleonic Wars took place. -
Campaign in Russia
The campaign in Russia happened from July 24th 1812 to December 12th, 1812. Napoleon's army invaded Russia wanted to defeat Russia's army. -
Defeat at Battle of Leipzig
Battle of Leipzig was in Leipzig, Saxony from October 16, 1813 to October 19, 1813. When Napoleon lost the French's power was destroyed. -
Elba
Napoleon arrived in Elba on May 30th, 1814. He was exiled to rome because he had to restore power. He escaped Elba in February 1815. -
Waterloo
Battle of Waterloo took place in present day Belgium on June 18th, 1815. The armies involved were British, Dutch, Belgian and German soldiers, all for power. -
St. Helena
St Helena happened in 1815. It was the island where the British government dropped off Napoleon for "detention". -
Death of Napoleon
Napoleon died on September 3, 1893. Napoleon was best known for being the greatest military leader.
