Napoleon Bonaparte

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  • Date of birth

    Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, France.

  • Entering military school

    Napolian went to a military school called École Militaire. This school was located in Paris. Napoleon graduated from here in 1784.

  • Storming of The Bastille

    The Bastille was a prison that had very few prisoners. The storming of the Bastille was the outcome of the outraged Third Estate. It was the beginning of the revolution.

  • becomes Brigadier General

    After Napoleon successfully led troops to capture Toulon from the British and the Royalist, he was upgraded to this. He showed courage and bravery.

  • becomes Commander in Chief

    Napoleon became Commander in Chief for the Italian Army. The army has no clue that their Commander in Chief will become one of the greatest commanders in history.

  • concordat signed

    The Concordat was an agreement that was between Pope Pius VII and Napoleon. This agreement was made to establish the Church in France once again.

  • sale of Louisiana to United States

    This act was called the Louisianna purchase. It was territory sold to the United States from France.

  • vote for consulship for life

    The Consulate was a time period in France. Napoleon was the first consul but did not have the title of head of state.

  • proclaimed Emperor Napoleon I

    Pope Pius VII " Crowned " Napoleon. This took place in Notre Dame Catherdal in Paris.
  • Continental blockade

    Continental blockade

    The Continental Blockade was a blockade organized by Napoleon to stop Great Britain. This act failed because the British had superiority at sea.
  • Napoleon's son was born

    Napoleon's son was born

    Napoleons sons name was Napoleon II. He was born in Paris, France. He became the king of Rome in his earlier years.
  • Napoleon was exiled to Elba

    Napoleon was exiled to Elba

    Napoleon was exiled by the allied governments to Elba. He was placed on the island of Fantainebleau. He was given the title Emperor of Elba.

  • Napoleon escaped from Elba

    Napoleon snuck past guards and slid past interception by a British ship. People rejoiced to the return of the Emperor.

  • Defeated at Waterloo

    Napoleon was defeated at waterloo in Belgium. Duke of Wellington took the victory.
  • Napoleon arrives at St. Helena

    Napoleon arrives at St. Helena

    Napoleons enemies would be sure to put him in a place that he could not escape from. Napoleon would be isolated here.
  • Date of death

    Date of death

    Napoleon died on the island of St. Helena. He died as one of the most powerful rulers in history.

  • coup d’état

    The coup d'etat was when the national legistature gained extreme power. This happened because Naopleon wanted to stay in office.