Napoleon Bonaparte By Camelissas Aug 15, 1769 Napoleon Bonaparte is Born May 17, 1779 Napoleon begins study at the royal military academy Mar 2, 1786 Napoleon is given command of the French army in Italy Jun 13, 1795 Napoleon promoted to general of the army of the west Mar 9, 1796 Napoleon marries Josephine Mar 17, 1805 Napoleon is crowned king of Italy in Milan Dec 15, 1809 Napoleon divorces Josephine Apr 2, 1810 Marries Arch Dutchess of Austria Apr 2, 1814 Senate proclaims end of the Empire; Napoleon's wife and son flee Paris Mar 5, 1821 Napoleon Dies
