French constitutional referendum, 1804
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.
Party | % of votes | Votes |
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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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