Napoleon was one of the greatest leaders that the world has ever seen. He got promoted through the ranks of the French army by hard work, dedication, and his ability to think quickly . Later in life he became the Emperor of France. Napoleon's power over the years gradually increased because of France's great love for him. This was no easy task to accomplish but Napoleon knew what he was doing. He is the one of the best strategic military leaders of all time. In some battles he defeated armies almost twice his size.
Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769. He was born in the city of Ajaccio in Corsica, a small island off North Africa. At a young age Napoleon's parents, Letizia and Carlo Bonaparte, reserved him a spot at a French military school. When Napoleon was old enough his parents sent him to another military school in Brienne, France. Nobody really liked him at this new school. The other students felt that Napoleon was a foreigner and did not like him very much. As a result of this he devoted all of his time to his studies. After Napoleon graduated with top honors he continued his military schooling by attending the Cole Military Academy in Paris. He spent one year there before he was called up by the French Government to command an infantry squad as a second lieutenant. Napoleon's unit did not see very much action in its first few years, but Napoleon still managed to show his leadership qualities . .
In 1789 the French Revolution started. Napoleon supported this revolution and really looked forward to it. In 1793 at the Battle of Toulon loyalist leaders and British troops clashed in a terrifying battle. Napoleon fought courageously and as a result they drove the British out. After the battle Napoleon was promoted to General and given his own infantry squad of men. .
In 1795 a riot began in Paris over a new constitution that was proposed by the National Convention. The National Convention was the name of the new government that took power in France.