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.
Party | % of votes | Votes |
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Yes | 99,93% | |
No | 0,07% | |
Total | 100% |
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