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Plebiscite Confirmation
- When
- 21–22 November 1852
- Where
- Paris
A plebiscite held on 21–22 November 1852 confirmed the establishment of the Second French Empire with a large majority in favor.
The Senate scheduled a referendum to decide whether to make Louis Napoleon emperor. The results showed 7,824,129 votes in favor and 253,159 against, with approximately two million abstentions. This vote provided the legal basis for the transition from the Second Republic to the Second Empire.
Sources
- Napoleon III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- Second French Empire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
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