There was no Emperor of France until 1804.
Napolen I
In 1804.
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte, who called himself Emperor Napoleon I, ruled France from 1804 until 1814.
France did not have an Emperor during the French Revolution, Napoleon became the Emperor of the French in 1804.
He crowned himself emperor of France.
1804-1815
Yes, with a regal coronation.
On 18 May 1804 and his Coronation was held on 2 December 1804, although his correct title was "Emperor of the French".
Napoleon became premier consul of France in November of 1799 (Brumaire Year VIII) and became Emperor on March 20th, 1804 when he crowned himself
Napoleon Bonaparte