I've come across a lot of conflicting information online about Napoleon’s military ranks throughout his career. Could someone provide a definitive list of the officer ranks Napoleon held, including the exact moments, events, or battles at which he was promoted? I’m interested in a detailed timeline showing when and how he advanced in rank.
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22.10.1784 Cadet gentilhomme École militaries de Paris
01.09.1785 Lieutenant en 2e d‘Artillerie au Régiment de la Fère en Garnison à Valence
01.04.1791 Lieutenant en 1er d‘Artillerie au 4e Régiment d‘Artillerie à Valence
10.07.1792 Capitaine en 2e au 4e Régiment d‘Artillerie
28.10.1793 Chef de Bataillon au 2e Régiment d‘Artillerie
22.12.1793 Général de Brigade
16.10.1795 Général de Division
For a detailed list of his military career during the „Guerres de la Revolution“ see George’s Six, Dictionnaire biographique des Généraux & Amiraux francais de la Revolution et de l‘Empire, Tome 1.