French constitutional referendum, 1802
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A referendum ratifying the new constitution
of the Consulate
, which made Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul for life, was held on 10 May 1802. The official result showed 99.76% of voters in favor of the change. Of seven million eligible voters, 49.45% abstained.
Constitution of the Year X
The Constitution of the Year X was a national constitution of France adopted during the Year X of the French Revolutionary Calendar...
of the Consulate
French Consulate
The Consulate was the government of France between the fall of the Directory in the coup of 18 Brumaire in 1799 until the start of the Napoleonic Empire in 1804...
, which made Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul for life, was held on 10 May 1802. The official result showed 99.76% of voters in favor of the change. Of seven million eligible voters, 49.45% abstained.
| Party | % of votes | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 99.76% | 3,568,885 |
| No | 0.24% | 8,374 |
| Total | 100% |
| No : 8,374 (0.24%) |
Yes : 3,568,885 (99.76%) |
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