NAPOLEON

Napoleon Born

Aug 15, 1769

Napoleon was born on the mediterranean region of Ajaccio, France

French Revolution

Feb 1, 1789

Napoleon supported the Revolution and its ideals. It influenced the way he ruled france

Banned from Corsica

Dec 23, 1793

Napoleon was banned from his home island when he tried to spread revolutionary ideas

Beginning of Dicatatorship

Dec 24, 1799

December 24, 1799 Consulate formed. which gives all power to Napoleon Bonaparte, somewhat ends the French Revolution.

Concordat With Church

Jul 15, 1801

Concordat of 1801 heals relations with the church

Louisiana Territory Sold

Apr 30, 1803

U.S bought huge chunk of land from france

Britain Declares war

May 18, 1803

Britain declares war on france. Many countries follow and for the Third Coalition. This begins the War of the Third Coalition

Napoleonic Code

Jan 1, 1804

Set of civil laws that changed laws forever. No priveledge was taken to account, all classes were treated equally under the law

Becomes Emporer

May 18, 1804

Napoleon is named the First Emperor of France

End of the War of Third Coalition

Dec 26, 1806

Empire of France and territories seized recognized by most of Europe. Holy Roman Empire wiped out

Treaty of Fontainebleau

Apr 11, 1814

Napoleon Exiled to elba after defeated by the sixth coalition.

Battle of Waterloo

Jun 18, 1815

Napoleon is defeated in his Hndred day Campaign in an effort to regain the throne in France.

Death

May 5, 1821

Died at Saint Helena after second exile. Possibly due to poor conditions on the Island, or from stomach cancer