Napoleon died on the island of Saint Helena.

Napoleon surrendered to the British.

Napoleon abdicated for the second time.

Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.

Napoleon escaped from Elba.

The Treaty of Fontainebleau exiled Napoleon to Elba.

Napoleon abdicated in favor of his son.

The Battle of Borodino took place, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.

Napoleon's invasion of Russia began.

Marie Louise gave birth to Napoleon II, the King of Rome.

Napoleon married Marie Louise of Austria in a civil ceremony.

The French defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Wagram.

Napoleon's victory over the Russians at the Battle of Friedland.

The French defeated the Prussians at the Battle of Jena and Auerstedt.

Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Austerlitz.

Napoleon's coronation took place at Notre Dame de Paris.

Napoleon was proclaimed Emperor of the French.

The preliminary peace of Leoben was signed, giving France control of most of northern Italy and the Low Countries.

Napoleon married Joséphine de Beauharnais in a civil ceremony.

Napoleon was baptized in Ajaccio.

Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, France.