Napoleon Bonaparte's Milestones
Birth
Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, to Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Ramolino.
Sent to mainland France for school
Sent to mainland France to attend military school at Brienne-le-Château.
Graduated from École Militaire
Graduated from the École Militaire in Paris, commissioned as a second lieutenant.
Siege of Toulon
Distinguished himself at the Siege of Toulon, earning promotion to brigadier general.
Italian Campaign
Led the Italian campaign, achieving major victories and gaining fame.
Married Joséphine de Beauharnais
Married Joséphine de Beauharnais.
Egyptian Campaign
Led the Egyptian campaign, including the Battle of the Pyramids.
Coup of 18 Brumaire
Seized power in the Coup of 18 Brumaire, becoming First Consul of France.
Crowned Emperor
Crowned Emperor of the French at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Battle of Austerlitz
Won the Battle of Austerlitz, one of his greatest victories.
Divorced Joséphine
Divorced Joséphine to secure a dynastic marriage.
Married Marie Louise
Married Marie Louise of Austria; their son Napoleon II was born in 1811.
Invasion of Russia
Launched the invasion of Russia, resulting in disastrous retreat.
Exiled to Elba
Exiled to Elba after abdication.
Returned to power (Hundred Days)
Returned to power in France for the Hundred Days.
Battle of Waterloo
Defeated at Waterloo, ending his rule.
Exiled to Saint Helena
Exiled to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic, where he spent his final years.
Death
Napoleon Bonaparte died on Saint Helena.