Batavian Republic constitutional referendum, 1798
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A constitutionial referendum was held in the Batavian Republic in 1798
After a previous referendum in 1797
resulted in a coup d'état, a new constitution was written.
On 23 April 1798, a referendum was held about the new constitution. Only opponents of the federalists were allowed to vote.
After the referendum, a new coup d'état was done by the unitarians, and the constitution became effective in July 1798. The French, who had a big influence in the Batavian Republic, were not satisfied with the 1798 constitution, so a new constitution was written, for which a referendum in 1801
was organised.
After a previous referendum in 1797
Batavian Republic constitutional referendum, 1797
A referendum on the constitution of the Batavian Republic was held on August 8, 1797. The draft constitution was rejected, eventually culminating in a coup d'état.-Background:...
resulted in a coup d'état, a new constitution was written.
On 23 April 1798, a referendum was held about the new constitution. Only opponents of the federalists were allowed to vote.
After the referendum, a new coup d'état was done by the unitarians, and the constitution became effective in July 1798. The French, who had a big influence in the Batavian Republic, were not satisfied with the 1798 constitution, so a new constitution was written, for which a referendum in 1801
Batavian Republic constitutional referendum, 1801
A constitutionial referendum was held in the Batavian Republic in 1801After a previous referendum in 1798 resulted in a new constitution, the French were not satisfied with this constitution, and under their influence a new constitution was written....
was organised.