Napoleon Timeline By CinRic0223A Aug 15, 1769 Napoleon was born. Period: Aug 15, 1769 to May 5, 1821 Napoelon Timeline Dec 12, 1785 Napoleon becomes an officer in the French army. Dec 19, 1793 He helped drive the British army out of Toulon. Dec 1, 1799 Napoleon begins his reign, from general to political leader. Dec 1, 1802 He granted himself the name 'consul for life'. Dec 12, 1804 Napoleon crowns himself emperor of France. Oct 21, 1805 He attempts to invade Britain, but was defeated by their navy. Dec 2, 1805 Napoleon won against the Austro-Russian army in the Battle of Austerlitz. Aug 1, 1808 Napoleon had replaced the king of Spain with his brother, Joseph. Jun 23, 1810 His Grand Army had reached it's greatest extent Jun 24, 1812 Napoleon begins his invasion of Russia. Oct 16, 1813 Russia defeats Naploeon's army in the Battle of Leipzig. Apr 11, 1814 Napoleon steps down from power. Mar 20, 1815 Napoleon returns from exile and enters Paris. May 5, 1821 Napoleon's death.
