French constitutional referendum, 1800
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A referendum ratifying the constitution of the French consulate
was held in January 1800. 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.
Constitution of the Year VIII
The Constitution of the Year VIII was a national constitution of France, adopted December 24, 1799 , which established the form of government known as the Consulate...
was held in January 1800. 53.74% of voters abstained. The official results, as announced by Lucien Bonaparte
Lucien Bonaparte
Lucien Bonaparte, Prince Français, 1st Prince of Canino and Musignano , born Luciano Buonaparte, was the third surviving son of Carlo Buonaparte and his wife Letizia Ramolino....
, Minister of the Interior and brother of First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon I of France
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution.As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815...
, were 99.9% in favor of the new constitution.
| Party | % of votes | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 99.94% | 3,011,007 |
| No | 0.06% | 1,562 |
| Total | 100% |
| No : 1,562 (0.06%) |
Yes : 3,011,007 (99.94%) |
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