Napoleon

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Russia

Country who Napoleon attacked, which ended up being a mistake

At age 16

He went to a military school in France, where he became an artillery lieutenant and he studied strategy

at age 26

Napoleon takes control of the French army

Consulate

New government formed by Napoleon upon his return from Egypt

Elba

Mediterranean island Napoleon was first exiled to

Emperor

Napoleon crowned himself this

Waterloo

place where Napoleon was taken down for the final time

1769

Napoleon is born

Ajaccio on the island of Corsica

Napoleon is born here

Italy

Napoleon was given control of the French army in this country in 1796

Josephine

Napoleon's first wife whom he did not have children with

Marie-Louisa

Napoleon's second wife

Napoleonic Code

Radical change made by Napoleon that said that government positions would not be appointed based on a person's birth or religion, but on their qualifications and ability

Jacobins

Radical group who took control of France during the French Revolution

Napoleon Complex

Short people who seem to overcompensate are said to have this

French Revolution

This major event occured when Napoleon returned back to Corsica. Many French were killed

First Consul

Title Napoleon gave himself after returning from Egypt

Stomach Cancer

What Napoleon most likely died from


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