Napoleon was in power mainly from 1799 to 1814 , then again briefly in 1815 during the Hundred Days. He was First Consul from 1799 to 1804 and Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814 , with a short return to power from March to June 1815.

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  • 1799: Took control after the coup of 18 Brumaire.
  • 1804–1814: Reigned as Emperor of the French.
  • 1815: Returned briefly to power before being defeated at Waterloo.

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