Timeline: Napoleon Timeline Project

Aug 15, 1769

Birth of Napoleon

He was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, France. He was born on August 15th 1769. His name is know in Italian

1793

Becomes the general in the French army

In the year of 1793 Napoleon became the general in the French Army. This was important because Napoleon was the greatest military leader, he lead France to victory.

1796

Campaign in Italy

The campaign in Italy was during World War II, it was to get more resources from France. Some of the countries that were involved were U.S, Germany, Great Britain, and Italy.

1798

Campaign in Egypt

The campaign took place in Egypt. The time this took place was between 1798 – 1801. This was to defend the French trade interest.

Jul 15, 1801

Concordat

It was an agreement made on July, 15th, 1801. This happened in Rome and Paris. This was made publicly known in 1802.

Aug 4, 1802

First Consul for Life

The Consulate was the government of France. This took place On August 4th, 1802 the first consul was given it's name Consul for Life.

1804

"Emperor of the French"

This took place in France. The date that Napoleon was given the title of emperor on May 14th, 1804.

Mar 21, 1804

Napoleonic Code

The Napoleonic Code was a new legal framework for France and helped keep France more organized. The rules were enforced on March 21st, 1806.

Oct 21, 1805

Battle of Trafagar

This battle took place off the west coast of Spain. The time this battle took place was October 21st, 1805. This war involved the British Royal Navy, French, and Spanish Navies.

Nov 21, 1806

Continental System

The continental System happened between November 21st, 1806-December 17th, 1807. It was because Napoleon had a big struggled with Great Britain when the Napoleonic Wars took place.

Jul 24, 1812

Campaign in Russia

The campaign in Russia happened from July 24th 1812 to December 12th, 1812. Napoleon's army invaded Russia wanted to defeat Russia's army.

Oct 16, 1813

Defeat at Battle of Leipzig

Battle of Leipzig was in Leipzig, Saxony from October 16, 1813 to October 19, 1813. When Napoleon lost the French's power was destroyed.

May 30, 1814

Elba

Napoleon arrived in Elba on May 30th, 1814. He was exiled to rome because he had to restore power. He escaped Elba in February 1815.

Jun 18, 1815

Waterloo

Battle of Waterloo took place in present day Belgium on June 18th, 1815. The armies involved were British, Dutch, Belgian and German soldiers, all for power.