Napoleon Flashcards
August 15, 1769
Napoleon Bonaparte born in Ajaccio, Corsica.
December 22, 1793
For his courage at an internal French battle at Toulon, Napoleon receives the new rank of brigadier general
November 9-10, 1799
Following a coup d’etat, Napoleon becomes First Consul of the new French government
August 23, 1799
·Receiving news of turmoil in France, Napoleon returns to Paris deserting his men
May 20, 1800
Napoleon leads his army across the Alps in the Second Italian Campaign similar to Hannibal
May 1, 1802
Napoleon restructures French educational system
August 4, 1802
New constitution adopted, making Napoleon First Consul for life similar to what Caesar did
December 2, 1804
Napoleon crowns himself Emperor in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris similar to Caesar and made himself look like a king
October 21, 1805
The Battle of Trafalgar marks yet another naval defeat to the British under the command of Admiral Nelson
December 2, 1805
Victory in the Battle of Austerlitz against Austria and Russia a military masterclass making him a good general like Caesar
Decmeber 15, 1809
Has his marriage with Josephine annulled due to lack of male heirs similar to Henry VIII
1812
Failed invasion of Russia and huge losses.
April-May 1814
Forced to abdicate and exiled to Elba
June-October 1815
Returns and begins the ‘100 days’ campaign but is defeated at Waterloo and exiled to Saint Helena
March 5, 1821
Napoleon dies alone in Helena in humiliating British captivity
