The Age of Napoleon

Napoleon is Born

Aug 15, 1769

Born on August 15, 1769, Ajaccio, France

Start of the French Revolution

Jun 20, 1789

3rd Estates has had enough and declares themselves the National Assembly of France. Take Tennis Court Oath and vow to create a Constitution for France

Storming of the Bastille

Jul 14, 1789

Storming of the Bastille signifies the start of the French Revolution

Reign of Terror

Period: Sep 5, 1793 to Jul 28, 1794

Radical period of the revolution where 40,000 people were executed by the guillotine

Battle of Toulon

Dec 19, 1793

Napoleon and the French Army defeat the British at the port city of Toulon. The French have a naval base at Toulon that was captured by the British and recovered by France during this battle