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Napoleon Bonaparte Birth
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1796 in Corsican city of Ajaccio. He was born under the name Napoleon Buaonaparte, and was the fourth of eleven children of father, Carlo Buanonaparte, and mother, Letizia Romolino. (Source: "Napoleon Bonaparte Biography." Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
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Napoleon's Schooling
At the age of 10, Napoleon was allowed to enter into French military School. While at school he earned the nickname "Little Corporal" for his infamous smaller size. This name-calling did not stop Napoleon from receiving an excellent education and in 1885 he was commission as a French artillery officer.
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Military Promotion
In 1973, after playing a leading role in recovering the port of Toulon from the British, Napoleon received a military promotion from the government to Brigadier General at the young age of 24. (Source: Craig, Graham, Kagan, Ozment, Turner. The Heritage of World Civilizations). -
Napoleon Married
Napoleon married Josephine de Beauharnais in March of 1796. A few days after their marriage, Napoleon left Josephine in Paris and started to command of the Army of Italy. (Source: "Napoleon Bonaparte Biography." Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
French Hero
After defeating the Austrian Army in October 1797, and having the Treaty of Campo Formio signed, Napoleon returned to France a Hero. Treaty of Campo Formio
-Took Austria out of the War
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Napoleon becomes First Consul
After Russian and Austrian armies threatened to invade France, Napoleon returned to France from battle and overthrew the Directory. He then issued the Constitution of the Year VII which establish Napoleon as First Consul of France, and granted him almost unlimited powers. (Source: Craig, Graham, Kagan, Ozment, Turner. The Heritage of World Civilizations). -
Name Consul for life
In 1802, Napoleon was rewarded for his battles with the position of First Consul for life. Napoleon would later rename this position Emperor in 1804. (Source: "Napoleon Bonaparte Biography." Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
Napoleon become Emperor
In 1804, a new constitution established Napoleon Emperor of the French. Napoleon then summoned the pope to Notre Dame to take part in the coronation. He quickly reconsidered and decided at the last minute to crown himself Emperor, so none would doubt his power. (Source:Craig, Graham, Kagan, Ozment, Turner. The Heritage of World Civilizations) -
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Land Warfare Domination
Being unable to compete with the British Navy, Napoleon focused his battles on land. From the middle of October in 1805 until July 1807, Napoleon was able to defeat the armies of Austria, Prussia, and Russia. (Source: Craig, Graham, Kagan, Ozment, Turner. The Heritage of World Civilizations) -
Napoleon Remarried
In March of 1810, after Napoleon's marriage with Josephine dissolved, he married Marie Louise, the daughter of the Emperor of Austria. Despite this marriage, Austria declared war on Napoleon in 1813. (Source: "Napoleon Bonaparte Biography." Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
Napoleon steps down
In March 1814, the armies of Britain, Prussia, Sweden, and Austria, took control of Paris and forced Napoleon to step down as Emperor. He was exiled to the island of Elba, but would return 10 months later and regain control of Paris. (Source: "Napoleon Bonaparte Biography." Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
Battle of Waterloo
On June 15, 1815 after a week long battle (Battle of Waterloo), the British and Prussian armies defeated Napoleon. He returned to Paris and stepped down for a second time on Jun 22, before later being exiled. (Source: "Napoleon Bonaparte Biography." Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
Napoleon's Death
Napoleon spent his reaming years exiled on St. Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean. He would pass away from cancer on May 5, 1821. Today there stands a statue in the Diamont Square of Ajaccio, near his birthplace to honor Napoleon. (Source: "Napoleon Bonaparte Biography." Encyclopedia of World Biography)
