Formed in 1804 from L'Armée des côtes de l'Océan for British invasion. Initially consisted of six corps under Napoleon's marshals. Won decisive victories at Ulm and Austerlitz in 1805
The French Consulate was the government of France from 1799 to 1804. Napoleon Bonaparte seized power through the 18 Brumaire coup on November 9, 1799. The new government was established with three assemblies and a Senate. Bonaparte vetoed Sieyès's plan for a single Grand Elector
Napoleon's remains were repatriated to France from Saint Helena in 1840. A twelve-member committee was established in 1840 to design the monument. Louis Visconti was chosen as the architect in 1842
Born in 1769 on Corsica to Italian noble family. Moved to mainland France in 1779 and joined military academy. Graduated from École militaire in 1785, first Corsican to do so
Napoleon rose from second lieutenant to commander during French Revolution. He achieved exceptional success at Toulon during 1793 siege. Won Battle of 13 Vendémiaire in 1795 using artillery effectively. Led successful Italian Campaign against First Coalition in 1796-1797
French monarchy ended in 1792 after Revolution, Louis XVI executed. Napoleon seized power in 1799 as First Consul. He established First French Empire (1804-1814) through plebiscite