By Olivia Supple Gracia Curley Grant Kress
Napoleon was born in 1769 He died in 1821 in the city of Ajaccio His full birth name is Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon had a basic elementary education Later after that, he became involved in a military based college and learned his basic Military skills. After he graduated college, he learned and trained to be an Artillery Officer.
Napoleon fought many battles including the Battle of Toulon, Battle with Italy, Facing the counterrevolutionaries, and the Battle of Marengo. He led the Coup of Brumaire and overthrew the Directory with his army along with several government members. His final defeat was in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 by the Duke of Wellington and was banished.
Napoleon Bonaparte became emperor in December of 1804 He was very clever and bright as he ruled over France But since he was only one man ruling one country and with his strict laws, he was considered a Tyrant.
Napoleon came up with a brilliant plan to attack Italy and brought it to the Directory Under the order of the Directory, he led a French army and attacked the Northern half of Italy He has won the Battle and drove the Austrians out of Italy and over took that half of Italy
Napoleon Supported the Jacobins He also became an associate of Robespierre After noticing the counterrevolutionaries, he then “led a force of government troops who put down a group of counterrevolutionaries in Paris.” That event that took place made Napoleon Bonaparte known as a hero during and after the French Revolution.
Napoleon later became a self-proclaimed emperor and presented the people of France what seemed to be security and order He had great victories at the Battle of Marengo on June 14 th He had also signed few treaties during his reign that brought forth some sort of peace “On July 15, 1801, Napoleon signed the Concordat, which reestablished the Catholic Church in France.” Lastly, He outstandingly improved France’s economy and became extremely popular among the French People.