Timeline: Age Of Napoleon | Timetoast

Aug 15, 1769

Napoleon Is Born

Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, France.
Period: Jul 14, 1789 to Oct 19, 2016

Start Of The French Revolution

Was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France.
Period: Aug 28, 1793 to Dec 19, 1793

Siege Of Toulon

Military engagement of the French Revolution in which the young military officer won.
Period: Jan 1, 1798 to Jan 1, 1801

Egyptian Campaign

Napoleon's campaign in Ottoman, Egypt proclaimed to defend French trade interests.
Nov 9, 1799

18 Brumaire Coup

Brought Napoleon to power as First Consul Of France.
Aug 2, 1802

First Consul For Life

A second national referendum was held.
Mar 21, 1804

Napoleonic Code

Is the French civil code established by Napoleon.
Oct 21, 1805

Battle Of Trafalgar

Was a naval engagement fought by the royal navy.
Dec 2, 1805

Battle Of Austerilitz

Was one of the most important and decisive engagements of wars.
Period: May 2, 1808 to Apr 17, 1814

Peninsular War

Was a military conflict between Napoleons empire and the allied powers of Spain, Britain, and Portugal.
Jun 24, 1812

Invasion Of Russia

When Napoleon Grande armèe crossed the Neman river in an attempt to engage and defeat the Russian Army
Apr 11, 1814

Exile To Elba

Following the treaty of Fontainebleau, Napoleon was exiled to Elba after his forced abdication in 1814. He was allowed to keep a personal guard of 600 men.