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Birth of Napoleon
Was born on this day -
Becomes officer in French artillery
Made first lieutenant in the French artillery. -
Becomes a General in the French Army
Conquered several countries in Europe. -
Napoleon becomes head of the French state, establishes the consulate
Gave France a stable government. -
Concordat signed
Ended the breach by the church reforms and confiscations. -
“First Consul for Life”
Pushed for peace with England and Austria -
The Napoleonic Code
Gave first coherent set of laws consisting of property, colonial affairs, the family, and individual rights. -
“Emperor of the French”
He became the Emperor of France. -
Trafalgar
Major naval battle between Lord Nelson and French and Spanish fleets. -
“Continental System”
Hurt English industries and helped spur the Luddite protest movement against unemployment in England. -
Campaign in Russia
His army was defeated and was the biggest loss of his reign. -
Elba
Was exiled to this island and escaped. -
Congress of Vienna
Sent delegates to clean up Napoleon's mess -
St. Helena
Exiled again and died here. -
Waterloo
Loss to The Duke of Wellington -
Death of Napoleon
He died on this day in history.