Napoleon

Italian Campaign - Green

Apr 2, 1796

Napoleon defeated the Austrians and Piedmont’s army despite being largely outnumbered, solidifying himself as a great leader and army tactician. This would lead him to further successes and allow him to gain power.

Egyptian Campaign - Yellow

1798

This campaign was a disaster; however, Napoleon managed to hide most of his losses.

Consulate - Green

Dec 13, 1799

Napoleon establishes The Consulate with himself as First Consul, showing his power and the support of the people.

Banque de France - Green

1800

Napoleon Bona­parte created the Banque de France in order to allow a financial recovery of France, in which it succeeded.

Concordat of 1801 - Green

Jul 16, 1801

Pope Pius VII signs along with Napoleon which recognizes that Catholicism is the main religion of the French, gaining support as much of France was already Catholic.

Consul for Life - Green

Aug 3, 1802

Napoleon becomes First Consul for life, putting him in power for as long as he likes.

Napoleonic Code - Green

Mar 21, 1804

Napoleon’s Civil Code is enforced throughout France, valuing authority over civil rights.

Declared Self Emperor - Green

May 18, 1804

The Consulate is transformed into an empire with Napoleon declared Emperor of the French, allowing him control over the entirety of France.

Battle of Trafalgar - Red

Oct 21, 1805

British admiral Lord Nelson catches sight of many French and Spanish ships heading toward England, and he prepares to fight. After hours of fighting and a victory over France Nelson dies, however he was able to ensure that France would not attempt an invasion of Britain, ultimately a great defeat for Napoleon.

Abolished Holy Roman Empire - Green

Aug 6, 1806

Napoleon abolishes the holy Roman empire leaving it a 38 member Confederation of the Rhine in Frances’ protection. This and other successes made Paris support Napoleon.

Continental System - Red

Nov 21, 1806

Napoleon closes all European ports to British goods, however this was a failure as it failed to bring Britain down and caused prices to soar throughout Europe.

Resistance in Spain - Red

1808

Napoleon tries to undermine the Spanish Catholic Church however the Spanish fight back with guerilla warfare ultimately leading his troops to be stuck in Spain when needed elsewhere.

Invasion of Russia - Red

1812

After Russia withdrawals from the Continental System, Napoleon invades, eventually retreating, this marking the beginning of the end for Napoleon’s empire as Europe fights back against him.

Battle of Nations at Leipzig - Red

Oct 19, 1813

Russia, Sweden, Austria, and Prussia defeat Napoleon, effectively ending his reign as emperor leading him into exile.

Abdication - Red

Apr 11, 1814

Napoleon abdicates the throne and he is exiled to the island of Elba, ending his reign completely for the time being.

Hundred Days - Yellow

Mar 20, 1815

Napoleon returns from Elba and Louis XVIII is restored as king, but his power has decreased greatly leaving his army weak and support low.

Waterloo - Red

Jun 18, 1815

After returning from exile Napoleon regroups his army but is again defeated at Waterloo, abdicating a second time. This is his final exile, as he passes away from stomach cancer.