Napoleon's Rise & Fall

Birth of Napoleon

Apr 1, 1769

Napoleon was born in Corsica, in 1769. His family wasn't rich. But he had many talents, and earned a scholarship to a military school, and become a French lieutinent. Also he was known as a great Generel and Loved by his soilders.;

Captain

Apr 2, 1792

Napoleon was annonced Captian in 1792 Two years later he was then annonced Brigadier General by the committee of public saftey.

Commander of the French.

Apr 30, 1796

Napoleon became commander of the french armies in Itsly. Napoleon won a number of battles. Being Known for his strong qualities such as speed, surprise and decisive action.

Return from Battle

Apr 3, 1797

Napoleon returned home from battle. He was a hero to everyone. He was commanded to plan to invade Britian But he knew, France" Couldn't carry out that invasion."

Abandoned

Apr 4, 1799

Napoleon abandoned his army and left to Paris, after they were defeated by the British.

Meanwhile in Paris....

Apr 5, 1799

In Paris of 1799, Napoleon took part in the coup d'etat. That overthrew the directory and set up a new government.

Agreement with the Pope

Apr 7, 1801

The Pope and Napoleon came to an agreement that the Catholic church was no longer an enemy of the Government. This meant that others became great supporters of Napoleon.

Consul for life.

Apr 6, 1802

In 1802, he was made Consul for life. Two years after, he crowned himself Emeror Napoleon Bonaparte I

Napoleonic code

Apr 8, 1804

Napoleon decided to create only seven law codes, instead of th e 300 that were made during the French revolution.

Quickwrite

Apr 30, 2013

Napoleon did preserve the gains/goals of the Revolution. For one he brought together the Catholic church and The French government who at first, held grudges against one another. But that was all put in the past. Also He created new Law codes for the whole nation instead of the 300 law codes. He limited it to seven, and there is only one important law of codes to follow. The Civil Law, or the Napoleonic code.