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.

Background

The plebiscite, provided for by article 142 of the Sénatus-consulte, relates to the question of the imperial succession as defined in the Constitution of 1804, which established the First Empire.

Results

1804 French Constitutional Referendum
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 3,521,675 99.93
No 2,579 0.07
Total votes 3,524,254 100.00
Source:
No :
2,579 (0.07%)
Yes :
3,521,675 (99.93%)

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