1804 French constitutional referendum


A referendum concerning the establishment of the French Empire was held in France in November 1804. The officially announced result showed a nearly unanimous French electorate approving the change in Napoleon Bonaparte's status from First Consul to Emperor of the French. About seven million voters were called to participate, of which 47.20% did.
Party% of votesVotes
Yes99.93%3,521,675
No0.07%2,579
Total100%