Napoleon Bonaparte By martha_hobson Aug 15, 1769 Napolion was born Period: Aug 15, 1769 to May 5, 1821 Napoleon Bonaparte May 15, 1784 Won a scholarship to a military training college Sep 1, 1784 Becomes an officer Mar 11, 1796 First Italian Campaign Mar 21, 1804 The Nopoleonic Code Dec 2, 1804 Becomes Emperor Nov 21, 1806 The Continental System Nov 1, 1814 The Congress of Vienna begins Jun 18, 1815 The Battle of Waterloo Jul 15, 1815 Napolion Surrenders He surrenders because of the defeat at the battle of Waterloo Oct 15, 1815 Sent into exile at St. Helena May 5, 1821 Dies of Stomach Cancer