napoleon bonaparte By Jorgais20 Jul 15, 1769 Napoleon Bonaparte born in Ajaccio, Corsica May 17, 1779 Napoleon begins study at the royal military academy Dec 24, 1801 Napoleon escapes an assassination attempt Mar 25, 1802 Treaty of Amiens signed with Britain May 1, 1802 Napoleon restructures French educational system Aug 4, 1802 New constitution adopted, making Napoleon First Consul for life May 3, 1803 France sells Louisiana territory to U.S. May 16, 1803 England violates Treaty of Amiens Dec 15, 1809 Divorces Josephine Apr 4, 1814 Napoleon abdicates his rule and Louis XVIII, a Bourbon, is restored to the French throne Jun 18, 1815 Defeated in the Battle of Waterloo by the British and Prussians, led by Wellington and Blucher Mar 5, 1821 Napoleon dies