Napoleon

When did Napoleon seize power?

November 9th 1799

Where did Napoleon draw inspiration from?

The ancient roman republic

When did Napoleon crown himself emperor?

December 2nd 1804

Why was Napoleon popular among the french?

Efficient tax collection, stopped inflation, new public schools, code Napoleon/code civil

What did the concordat with the pope do and when?

In 1801 it restored the position of the catholic church but kept it under control of the state

What did Napoleon sign?

The treaty of Amiens with Britain along with others with countries in a coalition against france

When did Napoleon defeat 3 emperors and which ones?

December 2nd 1805, Austria, Russia, Prussia

Which were the only countries that remained independent and when?

In 1812 the Ottoman Empire, Portugal and GB

Who defeated Napoleon and when?

Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21st 1805

Invasion of Russia

1812, 50 000 of 500 000 of Napoleon's men survived

The sixth coalition

Russia, Prussia, Austria, GB, Sweden, Spain, Portugal

When was Napoleon defeated?

The Battle of Leipzig in October 1813

Where was Napoleon first exiled?

Elba in 1814

When was Napoleon defeated again

Battle of Waterloo June 18th 1815

When and where did Napoleon abdicate again?

June 22nd 1815 Saint Helena