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Napoleon is born
On August 17, 1769, Napoleon Boneparte is born in France. -
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Egyptian Campaign
Napolean started the Egyptain Campaign on May 19, 1978, and it lasted until August 30, 1801, when the French Army in Egypt surrenders to the British. -
Start of the French Revolution
The Estates began their meeting at the Versailles on May 5, 1789. However, this is not the date for the start of the French Revolution. The exact date is unkown. -
Battle of Toulon
On August 27, 1792, the Battle of Toulon occured in Toulon. -
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The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was very similar to the Salem Witch Trials. Everyone who was against the French Revolution was guillotined. The main goal was to silence those opposed to the French Revolution. -
18 Brumaire Coup
The 18 Brumaire Coup brought Napolean to power. Some historians believe this was the end of the French Revolution. -
First Consul for Life Plebiscite (vote)
On August 2, 1802, Napoleon names himself Consul for Life through a plebiscite. -
Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code was approved in March, 1804. The Napoleonic Code is the French civil code that was based off of principles of the Enlightenment. -
Napoleon's Coronation
Napolean was named Emporer of the French on Sunday, December 2, 1804. -
Battle of Trafalgar
France was defeated by England in the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805. -
Battle of Austerlitz
The Battle of Austerlitz, (also called the Battle of the Three Emperors) was one of Napolean's greatest victories. His 68,000 troops conquered nearly 90,000 Russians and Austrians. -
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Continental System
The continental system was the blockage of English ports. This means that the allies of France could not trade with Engalnd. The continental system was designed to hurt only England, but ended up hurting other countries becuase they could not obtain Englland's resources. -
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Peninsular War
The Peninsular War was caused by Napolean's wish to extend the Continental System throughout Europe. The war started on Feburary 16, 1808, and lasted until April 1814. -
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Invasion of Russia
The Invasion of Russia began when Napoleon's army crossed the Nerman River, hoping to defeat the Russians. Napoleon was very mad at Alexander I for withdrawing his support for the Continental System. With the Continental System, Russia was not able to get any of the resources they needed from England, so it was only causing harm to Russia. -
Retreat from Moscow
On October 9, 1812, Napolean and his troops began their retreat from Moscow. The harsh winters and lack of food caused the great army to shrink immensely. -
Battle of Leipzig
The Battle of Leipzig, also called the Battle of the Nations, was fought on October 16-19, 1813 between the coalition armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden against the French army. -
Exile to Elba
On May 4, 1814, Napoleon begins his exile to Elba. He was allowed to bring a gaurd of 600 men. -
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Hundred Days
On March 20, 1815, Napoleon escaped his exile to Elba and returned back to France. He was there for exactly 111 days, until King Louis XVIII came back to France on July 8, 1815. -
Battle of Waterloo
On Saturday, June 18, 1815, Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by the British and Prussians. The Battle of Waterloo took place in Belgium and marked the final defeat of Napoleon. -
Exile to St. Helena
On October 16, 1815, Napoleon was exiled to St. Helena, a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean. An escape from St. Helena would be impossible. -
Death
On May 5, 1821, Napoleon Boneparte died at St. Helena.
