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I believe he did both. With his creation of the Civil Code, he gave many rights of equality and such. But then he also made himself Grand Emperor, which is one of the things the Revolution was trying to prevent. Either way, he did a pretty good job at leading France and gaining them power and rights and all that.
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Born in the Mediterranean island, Corsica. The day and month are probably not right, just something I made up.
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Napoleon rose quickly through the ranks, soon becoming a captain at the age of 22.
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After becoming Commander of the French armies in Italy, he won a series of battles. Soon, he became known for his Speed, Surprise, and Decisive Action. His gave France control of northern Italy. In 1797 he returned to france as a Hero and was given command of an army in training to invade Britain.
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In Paris, Napoleon took part in the Coup D'etat that overthrew the directory and set up a new government, the Consulate.
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Napoleon came to an agreement with the Pope, which recognized Catholicism aas the religion of a majority of the French people. In return, the Pope would not ask for the return of the church lands which were seized in the revolution.
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In 1802, Napoleon was made Consul for Life.
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A peace treaty was signed, but did not last long. A war with Britain broke out again in 1803.
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He crowned himself Emperor Napoleon I.
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Napoleon was the Master of Europe. Became known as the Grand Empire.
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Napoleon died after being exiled to St. Helena, a small island.
