nov 9, 1799 - Napoleon Bonaparte takes power in France: Napolean Bonaparte seized power in France through the coup d’etat that overthrew the system of government under the Directory and established the Consulate, helping Napoleon take power. The cause of him taking power was that he was known as a successful military officer during the French Revolution, allowing him to be elected in the First Consulate election. The result was he advocated for liberal policies allowing him to change political order in France.
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nov 9, 1799
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~ 225 years ago