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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

  • Napoleon Bonaparte's Birth

    Napoleon Bonaparte's Birth
    Napolean Bonaparte is born in Ajaccio, Corsica. This is important because this marks the day that he was born.
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    Napolean Bonaparte's Life

  • Napolean Graduates from Ecole Militaire

    Napolean Graduates from Ecole Militaire
    This is important because it marks the point in which Napolean starts to grow as a man. He graduated with a rank of second lieutenant in the artillery.
  • Napoleon Gets a New Rank

    Napoleon Gets a New Rank
    For his amazing courage at the french battle of Toulon, Napolean is rewarded the new rank of brigadier general. This is important because it shows that he is slowly getting higher and higher in his formal rankings.
  • Napolean imprisoned

    Napolean imprisoned
    Napolean was imprisoned because suspicion was rasied that he was a Jacobin and a supporter of Robespierre. This is important because it showed that the people as a whole did not trust his ways.
  • Napoleon Promoted Again

    Napoleon Promoted Again
    Napoleon is promoted to general of the army of the west. This is important because it shows that, even after losing trust, the government is helping him get closer and closer to the top.
  • Napoleon First Consul for life

    Napoleon First Consul for life
    A new constitution is put in place making Napolean the first consul for life. This is an important event in Napolean's life because it shows that he is getting closer to his thirst for emporer.
  • Napoleon is Emporer

    Napoleon is Emporer
    This is the day the senate proclaims Napoleon as emperor. It is an important event in Napoleon's life because it shows that Napoleon has reached his height of power.
  • The Continental Blockade

    The Continental Blockade
    Napoleon declared the continental blockade. This is significant because this is part of his reign in power.
  • Napoleon divorces his first wife

    Napoleon divorces his first wife
    Napoleon divorced Josephine due to her inability to producea son and then preceeded to marry his next wife, Marie Louise, within the year. This is significant because it shows that Napoleon was a strong willed man that wanted to continue his line.
  • Napoleon Dies

    Napoleon Dies
    Alright Ms. C, this one is self explanatory.