Napoleon Bonaparte

Dies in exile at age 51. Legacy begins shaping history.

Sent to remote Saint Helena island. Completely isolated from world.

Steps down again losing power permanently. No comeback remains.

Defeated by British and allies. Final decisive loss.

Escapes exile and reclaims throne. Hundred Days begins.

Forced to step down and exiled to Elba. Empire collapses.

Launches massive campaign that turns into disaster. Winter destroys army.

Defeats Russia and Austria in greatest victory. Europe fears Napoleon.

Declares himself Emperor of France placing crown himself. Peak power begins.

Overthrows French government and becomes First Consul taking control.

Wins Battle of Lodi defeating stronger forces. Military genius emerges.

Marries Josephine and takes command of French army in Italy. Personal and political rise.

Crushes royalist revolt in Paris securing government trust and power.

Wins Siege of Toulon gaining national recognition. Star begins to rise.

Graduates from academy becomes artillery officer. Rapid rise begins early.

Born in Corsica France into modest noble background. Future emperor begins quietly.