Napoleon's Career By cdrupe19 Aug 15, 1769 Napoleon is born in Corsica Feb 24, 1785 Napoleon's dad dies Oct 28, 1785 Napoleon graduates from a military academy Aug 21, 1791 Haitian rebellion against France Period: Aug 29, 1793 to Sep 18, 1793 Napoleon Forces British out of Toulon Jun 13, 1795 Napoleon is made general May 9, 1796 Napoleon marries Josephine Jul 1, 1798 Napoleon invades Egypt Jul 19, 1799 Naooleon's army discovers the Rosetta Stone Jul 15, 1801 Napoleon restores the Catholic Church into France Apr 30, 1803 Napoleon sells the Louisiana Purchase Mar 21, 1804 The Napoleonic Code is created May 18, 1804 Napoleon is crowned emperor Oct 21, 1805 The French fleet is destroyed at the Battle of Trafalgar Dec 2, 1805 Battle of Austerlitz Mar 30, 1806 Napoleon names his brother Joseph king of Naples Apr 2, 1810 Napoleon is remarried to Marie Louise Mar 20, 1811 Napoleon II is born Period: Jul 24, 1812 to Dec 12, 1812 Napoleon invades Russia Apr 11, 1814 Napoleon is exiled to Elba Feb 26, 1815 Napoleon escapes from Elba Mar 10, 1815 Napoleon reclaims his throne beginning 100 Days Jun 18, 1815 Napoleon is defeated at Waterloo May 5, 1821 Napoleon dies on St. Helena
