Coronation of Napoleon and the Formation of the First French Empire (1804–1808)

1. Napoleonic Code enacted as Civil Code

   Mar 21, 1804Labels: Napoleonic Code, France

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2. Senate proclaims hereditary French Empire

   May 18, 1804Labels: Conservative Senate, Napoleon I

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3. Constitution of Year XII establishes Empire

   May 18, 1804Labels: Constitution of, Napoleon I

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4. Napoleon crowned Emperor at Notre-Dame

   Dec 2, 1804Labels: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Napoleon I

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5. Napoleon crowned King of Italy in Milan

   May 26, 1805Labels: Milan Cathedral, Iron Crown

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6. French victory at Battle of Austerlitz

   Dec 2, 1805Labels: Battle of, Grande Arm

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7. Treaty of Pressburg weakens Austria

   Dec 26, 1805Labels: Treaty of, Austria

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8. Imperial University created to centralize education

   May 10, 1806Labels: Imperial University, education ministry

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9. Confederation of the Rhine formed under Napoleon

   Jul 12, 1806Labels: Confederation of, German states

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10. Berlin Decree launches the Continental System

    Nov 21, 1806Labels: Berlin Decree, Continental System

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11. Treaties of Tilsit confirm French dominance

    Jul 7, 1807Labels: Treaties of, Russia

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12. Madrid uprising sparks wider Peninsular War

    May 2, 1808Labels: Madrid Uprising, Peninsular War

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