Coup of 18 Brumaire (nov 9, 1799 – nov 10, 1799)
Description:
Coup of 18–19 Brumaire, coup d'état that overthrew the system of government under the Directory in France and substituted the Consulate, making way for the despotism of Napoleon Bonaparte. The event is often viewed as the effective end of the French Revolution.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 9, 1799
nov 10, 1799
~ 24 hours