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Enactment of the Code Civil
- When
- 21 March 1804
- Where
- French Consulate
The Napoleonic Code was enacted in 1804 after a few years of preparation, reflecting the ideals of the French Revolution.
The code, officially the Civil Code of the French, was established during the French Consulate. It came into effect on 21 March 1804. The legislation was a child of the French Revolution, with its content strongly reflecting revolutionary principles.
Sources
- Civil code Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
- Napoleonic Code Wikipedia
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