Historical Events in August 1802

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Aug 2 Napoleon declared "Consul for Life"

French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte
French Emperor
Napoléon Bonaparte
  • Aug 7 Napoleon orders re-instatement of slavery on St Domingue (Haiti)
  • Aug 25 Toussaint L'Ouverture imprisoned in Fort de Joux, Jura, France