1804 French constitutional referendum
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 47.2% did.
| Option | % of votes | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 99.93% | 3,521,675 |
| No | 0.07% | 2,579 |
| Total | 100% | 3,524,254 |
| No : 2,579 (0.07%) |
Yes : 3,521,675 (99.93%) | ||
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References
- "Référendum 1804, Empire, France, MJP, université de Perpignan". mjp.univ-perp.fr. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
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