French constitutional referendum, 1804
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A referendum concerning the establishment of the French Empire
was held in France in November 1804. The officially-announced result showed a nearly unanimous French electorate approving the change in Napoleon Bonaparte
's status from First Consul to Emperor of the French. About seven million voters were called to participate, of which 52.80% abstained.
First French Empire
The First French Empire , also known as the Greater French Empire or Napoleonic Empire, was the empire of Napoleon I of France...
was held in France in November 1804. The officially-announced result showed a nearly unanimous French electorate approving the change in Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon I
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...
's status from First Consul to Emperor of the French. About seven million voters were called to participate, of which 52.80% abstained.
| Party | % of votes | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 99.93% | 3,521,675 |
| No | 0.07% | 2,579 |
| Total | 100% |
| No : 2 579 (0.07%) |
Yes : 3 521 675 (99.93%) |
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