Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte

French military leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and went on to conquer much of Europe.

French-Austrian-Prussian War

A conflict involving France, Austria, and Prussia in 1792 during the French Revolutionary Wars.

Coronation as Emperor

Napoleon was crowned Emperor of the French in 1804.

What happened to the Holy Roman Empire?

The dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire occurred during Napoleon's reign.

Invasion of Russia

Napoleon's disastrous campaign in Russia where his army faced harsh conditions and suffered heavy losses. - 1812

Exile (1)

Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba after his forced abdication in 1814.

Battle of Waterloo (2)

The final battle led by Napoleon in 1815, resulting in his defeat and subsequent exile to Saint Helena.

Death

Napoleon died in exile on the island of Saint Helena in 1821, allegedly poisoned by the British.