French Revolution and Napoleonic Era

American Revolutionary War

Apr 19, 1775

Start of the American War of Independence

National Assembly

Jun 17, 1789

The Third Estate (commons) declares itself to be the National Assembly

War in Austria

Apr 20, 1792

France declares war against Austria

Public Safety

Apr 6, 1793

Committee of Public Safety established.

Law of Suspects

Sep 17, 1793

Law of Suspects passed.

Battle of Rivoli

Jan 14, 1797

Napoleon wins the Battle of Rivoli

Battle of the Pyramids

Jul 21, 1798

Wins Battle of the Pyramids against Mamelukes in Egypt

French Revolution Ends

Dec 24, 1799

Constitution of the Year VIII - leadership of Napoleon established under the Consulate. French Revolution may be considered ended.

Six Days Campaign

Period: Feb 10, 1814 to Feb 14, 1814

Six Days Campaign

Battle of Waterloo

Feb 12, 2013

Battle of Waterloo