Napoleon Timeline By Austin_Smith Aug 15, 1769 Napoleon is born in Corsica Period: Aug 15, 1769 to May 5, 1821 Napoleon's Life Dec 1, 1793 Drove British forces out of the french port of Toulon (Date is not Accurate) Apr 20, 1798 He led an expedition Apr 20, 1799 He became a political leader. Apr 20, 1802 He named himself Consul for life Apr 20, 1808 Napoleon gives his brother the Kingdom of Spain Apr 20, 1812 40,000 troops invade Russia under Napoleon (Date is not accurate) Apr 20, 1813 Napoleon is beaten at the Battle of Nations in Leipzig (Date is not accurate) Apr 4, 1814 Napoleon gives up his throne May 4, 1814 Napoleon is exiled to Elba Mar 1, 1815 Napoleon returns to France Mar 7, 1815 Napoleon rallies a French army Mar 20, 1815 Napoleon regains his political power. Oct 16, 1815 Napoleon is exiled to Saint Helena May 5, 1821 Napoleon Bonaparte dies at the age of 51