3rd Timeline Project By charliecarr Nov 13, 1748 Montesqueiu publishes book, On the Spirit of Laws Jul 4, 1776 America Declares Independence Nov 13, 1789 The French Revolution Nov 13, 1799 Napoleon overthrows the Directory coup d' etat Nov 13, 1804 Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor, begins to create a vast European Empire Nov 13, 1804 Haiti Wins Freedom from France Nov 13, 1810 Padre Hidalgo calls for Mexican Independence Nov 13, 1815 Napoleon is Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo