Napolean Bonaparte: The Beginnings: Born on the island of Corsica in 1769. At the age of 9, Napolean was sent to military school in France. Graduated from school at the age of 16. He quickly became an artillery Lt. for the French army. He was very keen to studying different strategies while school and as an artillery Lt. for the French Army. When the French Revo started Napolean joined the side French Republic. He haded the idea of a monarchy. He did a good job of rallying his troops and helping the Revolutionists defeat the French Loyalists from first two estates and nobles, 1st coalition92-97, and 2nd coalition. He picked the right side obviously.
Moving up in the Ranks: Napolean was an individual who had to work his way up in life.
Artillery Lt.
Captain
Commander
General
Emperor
At the age of 26, he became the leader of the entire French Army. this was a result of the power struggles that was occuring in Paris France in 1795.
Where he fought: Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Malta, Egypt, Syria. He fought battles to his east and to his west. This became a lot of his downfall. HITLER MADE SAME MISTAKE
GOOD ACCOMPLISHMENTS: He helped bring down the end of the monarchy(king and queen) and end the French Revo for a win for the 3rd estate(This allowed his popularity to rise quickly) He cleaned and spent alot of money into Paris and make it the Paris that France still loves today. He also founded the French Banking system. He also created a fair and legal modern code that appointed people on ability more so than nobility (Napoleon Code). This code is still used today
Bad things: Crowned himself emperor-even tho he hated the monarchy(pry hated Louis XVI) He really allowed his popularity to get the best of him at times. Invaded nearly every country in Eurpoe and waas successful in defeating many of them. Crowned his baby boy the "King of Rome" Also put many other relatives in charge of different countries. Started many wars that cost millions of lives both French adn other. When he started losing and the enemies were getting closer, France turned him over to the English. They exiled him to St. Helena and he lived there under their guard for 7 years.
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