1. Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821

2. Born 1769 – Corsica Italian parents At 9 – accepted into a French military academy

3. At 16 – Lt. in Louis XVI’s army The Revolution enabled him to rise in the ranks

4. 1793: Toulons 1795: Hero of the Convention

5. 1796: The Italian Campaign

6. 1798: The Egyptian Campaign Sphinx Rosetta Stone Began the modern fascination with Ancient Egypt

7. 1798: Battle of the Nile

8. 1799: returned to Paris a hero! Invited to join a conspiracy to overthrow the Directory Nov 9, the Brumaire coup

9. 1802: elected “First Consul for Life”

10. 1804: Crowns himself Emperor of the French

11. 1805-1810 Height of military successes: Ulm Austerlitz Jenna Auerstadt Friedland Borodino

12. “Son of the Revolution” or “Disguised Dictatorship?” 1 st modern police state Appointed all key civilian and military officials Initiated all legislation Censored speech & press Arbitrary arrests and imprisonment Utilized a secret police Liberty, Equality, Fraternity became Equality, Authority, Efficiency

15. Retreat from Moscow

16. Personal qualities: short! rude bad temper insulting insensitive mood swings photographic memory concentrate for hours power naps brilliant insights grasp complex problems rapid decision-maker Charisma, charisma

17. 1813: “Battle of Nations” 1814: Abdication to Elba 1815: “100 Days” Waterloo St. Helena 1821: dead of Stomach cancer