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He was born
He was born in Corsica in a noble family -
Egyptian expedition
It was a military expedition and his play was to undermine Britain's access to its trade interest in India -
First Consul
He was the first consul of the French Republic. He was Consul from 1799 to 1804 -
Louisiana Purchase
He sold the territory of Louisiana for 15 million dollars. -
Code Civil/ Napoleonic Code
It is a set of laws, it said equality before the law, and also religious tolerance. -
Napoleon, The Emperor
He was the emperor in France from 1804 to 1814/15 -
Battle of the Three Emperors
His target was the Habsbourg Empire. He destroyed the main army. -
Invasion againts Prussia
Battle of Jéna. He defeated the Prussians. -
Conquest of Spain and Portugal
He gave the conquered territory to his brother Joseph Bonaparte. -
Battle of Wagram
In this battle, he destroyed the Holy Roman Empire -
He invaded Russia
He assambled the Grande Armée. He was defeated. -
Battle of the Nations
It was in Leipzig. Napoleon was defeated and exiled to Elba. He returned after 100 days. -
Congress of Vienna
It was held from 1814 to 1815. It was a diplomatic conference between Austria, Great Britain, Russia, and Prussia. It restored the Old Regime and also disguised some territorial changes. -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon was defeated and exiled to St. Helena. He died on the island years later in 1921.