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Guided Notes – “The Rise of ” Personality

• When it comes to personality, Napoleon is known for mostly ______personality traits o Known to be egotistical, ruthless, and cruel o ______: Overly aggressive and domineering to compensate for lack of height o However, gained power because personality was actually very complex • Determined, driven • Napoleon often placed his trust in ______and believed it was his destiny to rule and expand its empire Early Life 1769 – Born on the island of ; this island was under control of ______1779 – Began military school in around age 9

1785 – At only 16 years old, Napoleon became a 2 nd lieutenant in the French army and was stationed in Valence

1791 – Promoted to 1 st Lieutenant; took oath to new ______1793 – Promoted to Brigadier General after defeating the British at 1795 – Promoted to General of the French army; Napoleon met ______, one of the most powerful members of the Directory; while at a party at Barras’ house, Napoleon met Rose de Beauharnais, who he later married 1796 – With the help of his connections with Barras, Napoleon was appointed General of the French army; in that same year, Napoleon was promoted to the Commander in Chief of the Army and stationed in , during which time he won a huge string of victories in what is called the ______1797 – Returned to Paris, viewed as a hero for his victories 1798 – Went to Egypt for the “Egyptian Campaign;” the purpose of this mission was to disrupt British ______to India Nov. 9, 1799 – Napoleon and other military officers organized a coup d’etat that overthrew the ; Napoleon was established as the First of the new