Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Birth of Napoleon

Napoleon is appointed first lieutenant of the 4th regiment of artillery at Valence. He immediately joins the Jacobin Club, a debating society. Making speeches against nobles, monks, and bishops, he soon becomes the club's president.

When the commander of the National Convention's artillery is wounded at Toulon, Napoleon Bonaparte takes over.

Napoleon wounded by bayonet

Napoleon Bonaparte is promoted to rank of Brigadier General at age 24

Napoleon Bonaparte becomes commandant of the artillery in the French Army of Italy.

After Robespierre falls from power in Paris, Napoleon is imprisoned for a month in Nice on charges of conspiracy and treason.

Napoleon travels to Paris in an attempt to secure a prominent military post for himself. He is unsuccessful and considers working for the sultan of Turkey.

Napoleon Bonaparte, second in command of the National Convention, defeats a major royalist revolt in Paris, saving the new Republic. Napoleon becomes commander of the Army of the Interior.

Coronation of Napoleon