Napoleon Bonaparte: French Revolution, Napoleonic Code & Waterloo
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Biographical timeline of Napoleon Bonaparte, French military commander and emperor who reshaped European law and geopolitics.
Chronological Storyline (39 Milestones)
Aug 15, 1769 CE
Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon is born in Ajaccio, Corsica, to Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Ramolino. #history #napoleon
Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte By Jacques-Louis David - zQEbF0AA9NhCXQ at Google Cultural Institute maximum zoom level, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22174172
1779 CE
Enters Military School at Brienne
At age nine, Napoleon is sent to the Royal Military College of Brienne-le-Château, beginning his military education. #history #napoleon
Sep 1, 1785 CE
Graduates from École Militaire
Napoleon graduates from the École Militaire in Paris, becoming a second lieutenant in the artillery. #history #napoleon
Sep 1, 1793 CE
Siege of Toulon
Napoleon leads artillery forces to recapture Toulon from British and royalist forces, earning promotion to brigadier general. #frenchrevolution #napoleon )
Siege of Toulon By Jean-Antoine-Siméon Fort - http://www.histoire-image.org/pleincadre/index.php?t=142&d=1&i=1065, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30654844
Oct 5, 1795 CE
13 Vendémiaire
Napoleon defends the National Convention from royalist insurgents in Paris, marking his rise to prominence. #frenchrevolution #napoleon
13 Vendémiaire By Charles Monnet - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23260148
Mar 9, 1796 CE
Marries Joséphine de Beauharnais
Napoleon marries Joséphine de Beauharnais, a socially prominent widow. #napoleon #marriage
Marries Joséphine de Beauharnais By Baron François Gérard (1770 - 1837) – Painter (French) Born in Rome. Died in Paris. Details on Google Art Project - WAGBi20Bn-3hOA at Google Cultural Institute maximum zoom level, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=175398531
Apr 12, 1796 CE
Battle of Montenotte
Napoleon wins his first major battle in the Italian campaign, defeating the Austrians. #napoleonicwars #history
Battle of Montenotte By René Théodore Berthon - http://collections.chateauversailles.fr/#e34bdfe4-33f3-46e6-9b9f-59273e6b1588, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=179369220
Nov 15, 1796 CE
Battle of Arcole
Napoleon leads a daring assault across the bridge at Arcole, securing victory and demonstrating his leadership. #napoleonicwars #history
Battle of Arcole By Horace Vernet - http://historicalcinema.blogspot.com, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15565932
Oct 17, 1797 CE
Treaty of Campo Formio
Napoleon negotiates the Treaty of Campo Formio, ending the War of the First Coalition and expanding French territory. #napoleon #history
Treaty of Campo Formio By Unknown author - This file was provided to Wikimedia Commons by the Archives Nationales as part of a cooperation project with Wikimédia France., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35203040
May 19, 1798 CE
Departs for Egypt Campaign
Napoleon sets sail from Toulon with an expedition to Egypt, aiming to disrupt British trade and seize Egypt. #napoleon #egypt
Departs for Egypt Campaign By Ruedi33a - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=118078293
Jul 21, 1798 CE
Battle of the Pyramids
Napoleon's forces defeat the Mamluk army near Cairo, securing control of Egypt. #napoleon #egypt
Battle of the Pyramids By François-Louis-Joseph Watteau - The Yorck Project (2002) 10.000 Meisterwerke der Malerei (DVD-ROM), distributed by DIRECTMEDIA Publishing GmbH. ISBN: 3936122202., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=160174
Nov 9, 1799 CE
Coup of 18 Brumaire
Napoleon stages a coup d'état, overthrowing the Directory and establishing the Consulate with himself as First Consul. #frenchrevolution #napoleon
Coup of 18 Brumaire By François Bouchot - www.histoire-image.org (direct link), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=304325
Jun 14, 1800 CE
Battle of Marengo
Napoleon defeats Austrian forces in Italy, re-establishing French control in the region. #napoleonicwars #history
Battle of Marengo By Louis-François, Baron Lejeune - Unknown source, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=254055
Aug 2, 1802 CE
Proclaimed Consul for Life
Following a plebiscite, Napoleon is made First Consul for life, consolidating his power. #napoleon #history )
Proclaimed Consul for Life By Auguste Couder - Joconde database: entry 000PE005164, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=428686
Mar 21, 1804 CE
Promulgation of the Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code is established as France's civil code, influencing legal systems worldwide. #law #napoleon
Promulgation of the Napoleonic Code By DerHexer - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Speyer_(DerHexer)_2010-12-19_051.jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=173363774
May 18, 1804 CE
Proclaimed Emperor of the French
The Senate proclaims Napoleon Emperor, leading to the founding of the First French Empire. #napoleon #frenchhistory
Dec 2, 1804 CE
Coronation as Emperor
Napoleon is crowned Emperor of the French at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, in a ceremony with Pope Pius VII. #napoleon #frenchhistory
Coronation as Emperor By Jacques-Louis David / Georges Rouget - art database, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=546742
Oct 21, 1805 CE
Battle of Trafalgar
The British Royal Navy decisively defeats the Franco-Spanish fleet, ensuring British naval supremacy. #napoleonicwars #naval
Battle of Trafalgar By Clarkson Frederick Stanfield - [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1624092
Dec 2, 1805 CE
Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon achieves his greatest tactical victory, defeating the Austrian and Russian armies. #napoleonicwars #history
Battle of Austerlitz By François Gérard - L’Histoire par l’image [1], digital version produced by Agence photographique de la Réunion des musées nationaux [2], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=254720
Oct 14, 1806 CE
Battle of Jena–Auerstedt
Napoleon defeats the Prussian army, leading to the fall of Berlin. #napoleonicwars #history
Battle of Jena–Auerstedt By Horace Vernet - L’Histoire par l’image [2], digital version produced by Agence photographique de la Réunion des musées nationaux [3], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4905141
Nov 21, 1806 CE
Berlin Decree Initiates Continental System
Napoleon issues the Berlin Decree, blocking trade with Britain to weaken its economy. #napoleon #trade
Berlin Decree Initiates Continental System By TRAJAN 117 - This SVG map includes elements that have been taken or adapted from this map:, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65019338
Jun 14, 1807 CE
Battle of Friedland
Napoleon decisively defeats the Russian army, leading to the Treaty of Tilsit. #napoleonicwars #history
Battle of Friedland By Horace Vernet - https://www.liveinternet.ru/community/camelot_club/post325714246, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=876462
Jul 7, 1807 CE
Treaties of Tilsit
Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I sign treaties that end the War of the Fourth Coalition and establish French hegemony. #napoleon #diplomacy
Treaties of Tilsit By Adolphe Roehn - histoire-image.org, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1370024
Nov 30, 1808 CE
Battle of Somosierra
Napoleon's troops break through Spanish defenses, leading to the occupation of Madrid. #napoleonicwars #spain
Battle of Somosierra By Louis-François, Baron Lejeune - Originally from en.wikipedia; description page is/was here ; www.histoire-image.org Joconde database: entry 000PE011346, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1822234
Jul 5, 1809 CE
Battle of Wagram
Napoleon defeats the Austrian army, leading to the Treaty of Schönbrunn. #napoleonicwars #history
Battle of Wagram By Horace Vernet - [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=246073
Apr 2, 1810 CE
Marries Marie Louise of Austria
Napoleon marries Marie Louise, the daughter of Emperor Francis II of Austria, seeking to strengthen his dynasty. #napoleon #marriage
Marries Marie Louise of Austria By Jean-Baptiste Paulin Guérin / After François Gérard - https://insta-stalker.com/tag/napoleonbonaparte/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75569025
Jun 24, 1812 CE
Invasion of Russia Begins
Napoleon crosses the Niemen River into Russia with the Grande Armée, beginning the disastrous invasion. #napoleonicwars #russia
Invasion of Russia Begins By Albrecht Adam - http://napoleon1812.wordpress.com/2012/07/page/2/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22902617
Sep 7, 1812 CE
Battle of Borodino
Bloody but indecisive battle near Moscow; Napoleon's forces suffer heavy casualties. #napoleonicwars #history
Battle of Borodino By Louis Lejeune - http://www.artclon.com/goods.php?id=30002, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68088
Oct 19, 1812 CE
Retreat from Moscow Begins
Napoleon orders the retreat from Moscow after failing to force Tsar Alexander to surrender. #napoleonicwars #russia
Oct 16, 1813 CE
Battle of Leipzig (Battle of Nations)
Coalition forces decisively defeat Napoleon, forcing him to retreat across the Rhine. #napoleonicwars #history
Battle of Leipzig (Battle of Nations) By Vladimir Moshkov - From http://lj.rossia.org/users/john_petrov/605281.html, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1398108
Mar 31, 1814 CE
Coalition Forces Enter Paris
Allied armies march into Paris, leading to Napoleon's abdication. #napoleonicwars #frenchhistory
Coalition Forces Enter Paris By Original: Unknown Vector: SKopp - This SVG flag includes elements that have been taken or adapted from this flag:, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60739584
Apr 6, 1814 CE
First Abdication
Napoleon abdicates unconditionally at Fontainebleau, ending the War of the Sixth Coalition. #napoleon #history
May 4, 1814 CE
Arrives on Elba
Napoleon is exiled to the Mediterranean island of Elba, given sovereignty over the island. #napoleon #exile
Arrives on Elba By Mjobling - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3486361
Mar 1, 1815 CE
Escapes from Elba and Lands in France
Napoleon escapes from Elba with a small entourage and lands at Golfe-Juan, near Cannes. #napoleon #hundreddays
Escapes from Elba and Lands in France By Ruedi33a - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=117622923
Mar 20, 1815 CE
Returns to Paris
Napoleon arrives in Paris, reclaiming power and beginning the Hundred Days campaign. #napoleon #hundreddays
Jun 18, 1815 CE
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon is decisively defeated by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, ending his rule. #napoleonicwars #waterloo
Battle of Waterloo By William Sadler - Napoleon.org.pl, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15176449
Jun 22, 1815 CE
Second Abdication
Napoleon abdicates for the second time in favor of his son, Napoleon II. #napoleon #history
Oct 17, 1815 CE
Arrives on Saint Helena
Napoleon is exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic. #napoleon #exile
Arrives on Saint Helena By Patricia Fidi - From the xrmap flag collection 2.9 (gb-sh.svg)., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=433244
May 5, 1821 CE
Death of Napoleon
Napoleon dies on Saint Helena, likely from stomach cancer. #napoleon #death
Death of Napoleon By Charles de Steuben - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49508798
