Napoleon Timeline

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  • Louis XVI’s death

    Louis XVI’s death

    Louis was executed by a guillotine. He was tried for high treason before the National Convention.
  • Reign of Terror

    Reign of Terror

    The Revolutionary government decided to make terror and cause harsh punishment to the enemies of the Revolution. A lot of executions happpened in paris.
  • Napoleonic Code

    Napoleonic Code

    The code explained privileges based on birth, allowed freedom and religion. Government jobs go to the most qualified.
  • Napoleon becomes Emperor of France

    Napoleon becomes Emperor of France

    He made Josephine Empress. His coronation ceremony happened on December 2, 1804 in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris.
  • The Peninsular War

    The Peninsular War

    The war was France and Spain verse the UK and Portugal. It started when France and Spain occupied Portugal.
  • Battle of Leipzig

    Battle of Leipzig

    It was fought by the armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden against France. Battle involved over 600,000 soliders.
  • Congress of Vienna

    Congress of Vienna

    It reorganized Europe after the napoleonic wars. It completed its final act in June 1815
  • Exile to Elba

    Exile to Elba

    Emporer left for the isle of Elba and he was exiled under the terms of the treaty of Fontainebleau.
  • Hundred Days

    Hundred Days

    Time Between Napoleons return to from the exile of Elba and the restoration of King Louis XVIII.
  • Battle of Waterloo

    Battle of Waterloo

    The French army was defeated by the armies of the Seventh Coalition.