dec 2, 1804 - Napoleon Crowns himself Emperor
Description:
On the 2nd of December 1804 Napoleon crowned himself Emperor Napoleon I at Notre Dame de Paris. According to legend, during the coronation he snatched the crown from the hands of Pope Pius VII and crowned himself, thus displaying his rejection of the authority of the Pontiff.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 2, 1804
Now
~ 221 years ago