The French Revolution and Napoleon By beaney15 Feb 12, 1789 French Revolution begins. Feb 12, 1791 Olympe de Gouges writes declaration of rights for women. Feb 12, 1792 National convention establishes french republic Feb 12, 1793 King Louis XVI is executed Feb 13, 1799 Napoleon participates in coup d'etat that topples french government. Feb 13, 1801 Napoleon reaches agreement with the pope. Feb 13, 1802 Napoleon made consul for life Feb 13, 1804 Napoleon is crowned emperor.
