Napoleon (jan 1, 1789 – jan 1, 1821)
Description:
- Preserved French revolutions modern elements like civil equality, secular law code, religious freedom and promotion by merit- Recounceled Catholic Church and surpressed democracy
- Led series of military campaigns that subdued most of Europe and imposed revolutionary practices like ending feudalism, proclaiming equality of rights, religious tolerance, codifying laws, and rationalizing gov administration
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1789
jan 1, 1821
~ 32 years