Batavian Republic constitutional referendum, 1801
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A constitutionial referendum was held in the Batavian Republic in 1801
After 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.
In 1801, a referendum was held about the new constitution. The persons that did not vote were counted as if they agreed to the new constitution, and the constitution passed.
On 16 October 1801, the new constitution became official.
After a previous referendum in 1798
Batavian Republic constitutional referendum, 1798
A constitutionial referendum was held in the Batavian Republic in 1798After 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...
resulted in a new constitution, the French were not satisfied with this constitution, and under their influence a new constitution was written.
In 1801, a referendum was held about the new constitution. The persons that did not vote were counted as if they agreed to the new constitution, and the constitution passed.
On 16 October 1801, the new constitution became official.