Napoleon timeline of major events

(15th August)

Napoleon Bonaparte was born to Carlo Maria di Buonaparte and Maria Letizia Ramolini in Ajaccio, Corsica. He was the couple&#;s second surviving child, his brother Joseph had been born in

(during)

The island of Corsica had been part of the Italian Republic of Genoa. It had been conquered by France and now formally became a province of France. Napoleon&#;s parents were fiercely opposed to the French takeover.

(during)

Napoleon began his education at the school in Ajaccio.

(21st March)

Napoleon&#;s brother Lucien was born to Carlo Buonaparte and Maria Ramolini.

(during)

Napoleon was given French lessons by the Abbé Recco.

(during)

Bonaparte&#;s father was appointed Corsican representative to Lois XVI.

(3rd January)

Napoleon&#;s sister Maria was born to Carlo Buonaparte and Maria Ramolini.

(2nd September)

Napoleon&#;s brother Louis was born to Carlo Buonaparte and Maria Ramolini.

(January)

Napoleon and his brother Joseph were sent to mainland Fra Napoleon bonaparte early life.