Napoleon Bonaparte

Known as one of the most important leaders of the French Revolution is Napoleon Bonaparte. On August 15, 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born to Carlo Buonaparte and Leticia Ramolino. In September 1785, he received his military academy diploma. The first lieutenant of the 4th Regiment of Artillery garrisoned in Valence, he eventually joined the Jacobin Club, a debate group that supported the monarchy, and was elevated to the position of president.

Commanding a French army in 1796, achieved victory over the armies of Austria. Again in 1799, he became part of an event known as the coup of 18 Brumaire who overthrew the French Directory.

His armies were successful in defeating the Austrians and driving them out of Italy in June 1800 because he was the first consul and a major political figure. Also rose to prominence as the head of numerous campaigns opposed to the European Union's Coalition. became the Emperor of France and the head of the European power later in 1804.

Napoleon gave himself up on March 30, 1814, and was banished from France to Elba. After a year, he went back to Paris and lost at Waterloo. Due to stomach cancer, he passed away on May 5, 1821.

Lifespan: August 15, 1769 – May 5, 1821