Napoleon Bonaparte is born in Corsica.
Napoleon seizes power in the Coup of 18 Brumaire and becomes First Consul of the French Republic.
Napoleon decisively defeats the combined armies of Austria and Russia, cementing his power in Europe.
Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of the French, establishing the First French Empire.
Conflict breaks out in the Iberian Peninsula as Spain and Portugal resist French occupation.
Napoleon invades Russia, leading to a disastrous campaign for the French Grande Armée.
The coalition forces decisively defeat Napoleon in the 'Battle of the Nations'.
After defeat, Napoleon abdicates the throne and is exiled to the island of Elba.
Napoleon escapes exile and regains power for a brief period known as the Hundred Days.
Napoleon is finally defeated by British and Prussian forces, ending his rule.
Napoleon is exiled to Saint Helena where he spends the rest of his life.
Napoleon launches his campaign in Italy to challenge Austrian dominance and expand French influence.
Major victory for Napoleon's French forces against the Austrians, boosting his reputation as a military commander.
Napoleon begins the Egyptian campaign aiming to disrupt British trade routes and establish French presence in the Middle East.
Napoleon consolidates political power in France, becoming First Consul and setting the stage for future imperial ambitions.
Napoleon faces a new coalition including Britain, Austria, Russia, and others seeking to curb his expansion.
Napoleon reorganizes German states under French influence, weakening the Holy Roman Empire.
Coalition powers reignite conflict against France following its growing dominance in Europe.
Napoleon's forces decisively defeat Prussian armies, marking the collapse of Prussian resistance.
Guerrilla warfare and British intervention challenge French control in Spain and Portugal.
Napoleon invades Russia aiming to force Tsar Alexander I to cease trade with Britain.
Costly and indecisive battle between French and Russian forces near Moscow.
Disastrous French withdrawal from Russia during the brutal winter leads to massive army losses.
European powers unite to finally overthrow Napoleon after his Russian campaign failure.
Following military defeats, Napoleon abdicates the throne and is exiled, temporarily ending his rule.
Napoleon escapes Elba and attempts to regain power in France leading to renewed conflict.
