Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio on 08/15/1769 and died on 05/05/1821 in Saint Helena (territory of British overseas), at the age of 51 years. He is the second son of Letizia and Charles Bonaparte Ramolino. Napoleon Bonaparte is a historical figure who disturbs and fascinates both. He was general, First Consul and was the first emperor of France.
In 1779, Napoleon Bonaparte joined the military school of Brienne and learns soldiering. In 1796, he married Josephine de Beauharnais and is asked to take care of the small army of Italy. He manages to motivate his men and defeated several Austrian armies. In 1797, he was welcomed as a national hero after his return from Italy. In 1798 he confirmed his reputation with the Egyptian campaign where he remained until August 1799.
In 1799, he participated in the coup of 18 Brumaire and became First Consul, he reformed the country: he reorganized the administration, finance, church, justice and he created the Bank of France, it introduces the code of honor. On December 2, 1804, he himself crowned Emperor by Pope Pius VII.
it becomes Napoleon 1st. In 1805 the naval battle of Trafalgar is the most disastrous naval battle in the history of France. Fortunately, Napoleon won a decisive battle that of Austerlitz. After this victory, Napoleon 1st exchange name is Napoleon the Great. In 1806, the Grand Army crushes the Prussian Army.
In 1807 the first Russian Tsar Alexander and Napoleon 1st sign the Tilsit peace treaty. Russia is committed to be a mediator with England, ie convince the British colonies to return to France. In 1808, Madrid revolted against the French as Napoleon 1st wants to give the throne to his brother Joseph Bonaparte. For the first time, the armies of the Emperor lose and Joseph Bonaparte left Madrid.
In 1809, the Battle of Wagram is a victory in just two days. It is this year that Napoleon first divorce from Josephine. In 1810, Napoleon 1st wife Marie-Louise of Austria, they will have a child, a son in 1811. The Grand Army holds up the Russian campaign in 1812 which was a big defeat. On April 6, 1814, Napoleon 1st is forced to abdicate and go into exile on Elba.
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