1799 - Napoleon returns to France and find the Republic
bankrupt. The Directory is also unpopular with the people. Forms an alliance
with Joseph Sieyès, Roger Ducos (Speaker of the Lower House - Council of
Five Hundred), Lucien (his brother), Joseph Fouché (a director) and
the Diplomat,/Political Chameleon Charles
Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord and seizes power in the 18th Brumaire coup
d"tat.
1799 - A New constitution is confirmed - Constitution
of Year VIII - that makes Napoleon First Consul for ten years . Although
there are two lesser Consuls the Republic has effectively transitioned into a
dictatorship. Era of Plebiscites begins. Consulate will only last five years.
1802 - Napoleon becomes First Consul for Life through a
plebiscite. Reformation of French education system.
1804 - Introduction of the Code
Napoleon Legal System (Civil Code).
1804 - In the presence of the Pope Napoleon crowns himself
Emperor. He was earlier on proclaimed Emperor by the Senate.
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