Episode 8 of 8
The Directory Takes Power
- When
- 2 November 1795
- Where
- Paris
- Part of
- French Directory Takes Power
The Directory took power on 2 November 1795, with Rewbell chosen by lot for the ceremonial first presidency.
The French Directory took power on 2 November 1795. An entirely ceremonial post, the first presidency was held by Rewbell, who was chosen by lot on that date. The installation of the new executive marked the decline of Sans-culotte influence, which had already been weakened by the abolition of the section committees and the closure of the Jacobin club.
Sources
- French Directory Wikipedia
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