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Napoleon was born on this date to parents Carlo Bonaparte, and Leitzia Ramolino.
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Napoleon started in military school in 1779. He was a genius boy and was the top of his class. He was a young prodigy and was a natural leader.
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Napoleon graduated and was ready to be a leader in the military. He was power hungry.
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Napoleon was a hero in the siege of Toulon and earned himself a promotion for displaying outstanding leadership.
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Napoleon commands the Italian army to victory over the Austrians. At this point in time, Napoleon is widely regarded as one of the prime military leaders in the world.
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Napoleon earns yet another promotion and this makes him rich and famous. He is starting to gain attention politically.
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On this date, Napoleon becomes the Emperor of France. He used his top notch leadership skills and his militaristic power to become emperor.
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Napoleon was exiled twice in his life, the first being on May 4th 1814 to Elba. This exile was due to much of Europe teaming up against Napoleon.
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On this date, Napoleon flees from his exile in Elba and manages to get back to France. He regains power and is ready to battle the British.
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Napoleon returns from exile and leads France into battle against the English. Napoleon and the French lose in a crushing defeat in what is considered one of th greatest battles ever.
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Napoleon is exiled yet again and sent to St. Helena.
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Napoleon lived out the rest of his life in exile on the island of St. Helena. He died from severe stomach issues.