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Battle of Toulon
This was a naval battle in the Mediterranean off the coast of Toulon that was also known as the Battle of Cape Sicie. -
Napoleon is born
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on Aug. 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, France. -
Start of the French Revolution
The start of the French Revolution was caused by social and political dispute between classes. -
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The Reign of Terror
This was a period of violence that occured after the onset of the French Revolution. -
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Egyptian campaign
This was Napoleon Bonapartes campaign to protect French trade interests and undermine Britain's access to India. -
18 Brumaire coup
The coup of of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France and ended the French Revolution. -
First Consul for life plebiscite (vote)
This was the first vote where Napoleon was put into power as first consul. -
Napoleonic code
This was the French civil code established by Napoleon. -
Napoleons Coronation
This was said to mark the instantiation of modern empire, representing a transperantly masterminded piece of modern propaganda. -
Battle of Trafalgar
This was a naval engagement fought by the Royal Navy against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies. -
Battle of Austerlitz
When the French Empire effectively crushed the Third Coalition under the rule of Napoleon. -
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Continental System
This was when Napoleon issued the Berlin Decree in response to the naval blockade of the French coasts enacted by the British Government. -
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Peninsular War
This was a military conflict between France and the allied powers of Spain for the control of the Iberian Peninsula. -
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Invasion of Russia
This was when Napoleon's army attempted to engage and defeat Russian army. -
Retreat of Moscow
This was when Napoleon had to get his army out of the ruins in Moscow. -
Battle of Leipzig
This was a battle fought by the coalition of armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden agains Napoleon's army. -
Exile to Elba
Napoleon was exiled to an island in the Mediterranean while he kept his title of emperor and had sovereignty of the island. -
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Hundred Days
This marked the period between Napoleon's return from exile and the second restoration of King Louis XVIII -
Battle of Waterloo
When Napoleon lost this battle against the armies of the Seventh Coalition, it ended his rule as French emperor. -
Exile to St Helena
This was when Napoleon was finally sent to St Helena after he was improsined in France. -
Napoleon's death
Napoleon died on May 5th, 1821 in Longwood.
