The OFFICIAL Napoleon Timeline

The Italian Campaign (Green)

Apr 20, 1792

This was a series of battles in Northern Italy in which the French conquered much of Italy thanks to Napoleon.

The Egyptian Campaign (Red)

Jul 1, 1798

This was a campaign in Egypt by the French to attempt to capture its territory. However, due to the lack of a fleet, the French could no longer run it, so it eventually failed.

Banque De France (Green)

Jan 18, 1800

The Banque (Bank) of France was established in Paris. This was a success.

Concordat Of 1801 (Green)

Jul 15, 1801

An agreement is signed between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII, ending Church Reforms in France and establishing the Catholic Church again. This was successful.

Consul For Life (Green)

Aug 2, 1802

Napoleon Bonaparte is declared First Consul For Life. This was a success.

Napoleonic Code Implemented (Green)

Mar 21, 1804

This was a series of laws and codes implemented by Napoleon. It stripped women of their rights, made men superior, and codified multiple branches of the government. This was a success.

Napoleon Becomes Self-Declared Emperor (Green)

Dec 2, 1804

Napoleon Bonaparte, a French general, declares himself to be the Emperor of France. This was a success.

Battle Of Trafalgar (Red)

Oct 21, 1805

This battle between the British and the French-Spanish established British Naval supremacy for over 100 years. This was a failure.

Continental System Established (Red)

1806

Napoleon, under the Berlin Decree in November of 1806, prohibited British trade with all countries under French control. However, this ended up being a failure for the French Revolution.

The Holy Roman Empire Is Abolished (Green)

Aug 6, 1806

Following a defeat at the hands of France, Francis II abdicates the title of Holy Roman Emperor. This ends the Holy Roman Empire, and it was a major success for the French Revolution.

Resistance In Spain (Red)

1808

This was a resistance in Spain, due to the Spanish disliking the French Rule. This lasted until the defeat of Napoleon in 1814. This was a failure.

Napoleon’s Invasion Of Russia (Red)

Jun 24, 1812

Napoleon attempted to invade Russia in winter. Big mistake. The Russians defeated Napoleon, resulting in his first exile to Elba.

The Battle Of Nations At Leipzig (Red)

Oct 16, 1813

This was a battle that took place in the city of Leipzig, in which unified forces of Russia, Prussia, Sweden, and Austria defeated Napoleon.

The Hundred Days (Green)

Mar 15, 1815

This was the period of time when Napoleon escaped his exile in Elba and when Louis XVIII returned to Paris.

Napoleon’s Defeat At Waterloo (Red)

Jun 18, 1815

Napoleon was defeated at the city of Waterloo. This proved to be his final defeat. This was a failure for the French Revolution.