1800 French constitutional referendum
A referendum ratifying the constitution of the French consulate was held in February 1800.[1] 53.74% of voters abstained. The official results, as announced by Lucien Bonaparte, Minister of the Interior and brother of First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte, were 99.9% in favor of the new constitution. However, academics have claimed that Lucien massaged the votes in favor of the constitution, alleging that only 1,550,000 Frenchmen voted for the change.[1]
Party | % of votes | No. of Votes |
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Yes | 99.94% | 3,011,007[1][2] |
No | 0.06% | 1,562[1][2] |
Total | 100% | 3,012,579 |
No : 1,562 (0.06%) |
Yes : 3,011,007 (99.94%) | ||
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References
- Alexander, Robert (6 February 2017). Napoleon. London: Arnold. p. 22. ISBN 0-340-71916-8.
- Ellis, Geoffrey (6 February 2017). Napoleon. London: Longman. p. 43. ISBN 0-582-02547-8.
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