Episode 7 of 8
First Directory Chosen by the Council of Ancients
- When
- 31 October 1795
- Where
- Council of Ancients
- Part of
- French Directory Takes Power
On 31 October 1795 the Council of Ancients chose the first Directory from candidates submitted by the Council of Five Hundred.
On 31 October 1795, the Council of Ancients chose the first Directory from a list of candidates submitted by the Council of Five Hundred. This selection completed the constitutional process begun with the referendum and elections, and the new executive took power two days later.
Sources
- French Directory Wikipedia
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