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Napoleon's Birth
Napoleon was born into the family of Charles Bonaparte and Letizia Ramolino in France. -
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1st Imprisonment
Napoleon was imprisoned in France because there was rumor that he was a Jacobin. He was also accused of supporting Robespierre. -
Defeating Mob of Royalists
A mob of royalists were trying to take back control of Paris. Napoleon made the royalists flee by shooting into the crowd. Due to this he was put in charge of defending the French interior. Napoleon was only the age of 26. -
Hailed A Hero
Napoleon is called a hero for defending the Directory. He is commander in chief of the French army making his name bigger and pushing him to do more amazing things. -
Battle of Marengo
Napoleon lead the French army in a dangerous march across the Alps. After the march Napoleon and his men defeat the Austrian army in the Battle of Marengo. -
Self Proclaimed Emperor
Napoleon named himself emperor of France and became the first emperor France had ever had. At this time, The Consulate would be turned into the empire that would be run by Napoleon. -
Emperor Bonaparte
The Coronation of Napoleon and Josephine takes place at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. -
Battle of Trafalgar
The British naval fleet which was led by Admiral Nelson destroys the French navy which was on Napoleons side. Napoleon's plan was put to an end with this defeat. -
The Birth of Napoleon II
Napoleon II was the first child Napoleon I had. He would get the title King of Rome. Napoleon II would later be known as Franz in the Austrian court. He would also become the Duke of Reichstadt. -
Napoleon's Death
Died in exile on a small island off the coast of Africa. Napoleon died at the age of 51.
