Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, Corsica, which was then a part of the Republic of Genoa.
1769
1785
Graduation from Military Academy
Napoleon graduated from the École Militaire in Paris and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the artillery regiment of La Fère.
1793
Siege of Toulon
Napoleon played a crucial role in the Siege of Toulon, leading to a French victory and his promotion to brigadier general.
1796
Italian Campaign
Napoleon commanded the French army in Italy, achieving a series of decisive victories against the Austrians and their allies.
1799
Coup of 18 Brumaire
Napoleon staged a coup d'état and became the First Consul of France, effectively becoming the leader of the country.
1804
Proclamation as Emperor
Napoleon was crowned Emperor of the French, establishing the First French Empire.
1805
Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon achieved one of his greatest victories at the Battle of Austerlitz, defeating the Russian and Austrian armies.
1812
Invasion of Russia
Napoleon's invasion of Russia ended in disaster, with the Grand Army suffering massive losses due to harsh weather and Russian tactics.
1814
Exile to Elba
Following a series of defeats, Napoleon was forced to abdicate and was exiled to the island of Elba.
1815
The Hundred Days
Napoleon escaped from Elba and returned to power for a brief period known as the Hundred Days before being defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.
1815
Exile to Saint Helena
After his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.
1821
Death of Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 5, 1821, on the island of Saint Helena.
1840
Return of Napoleon's Remains to France
Napoleon's remains were returned to France and entombed at Les Invalides in Paris.
1901
Publication of Napoleon's Memoirs
The memoirs of Napoleon, detailing his life and military campaigns, were published, providing valuable insights into his strategies and thoughts.
1969
Bicentennial of Napoleon's Birth
The 200th anniversary of Napoleon's birth was commemorated with various events and publications celebrating his legacy.
