First Consul

First Consul is a title used by Napoleon Bonaparte following his seizure of power in France.

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Napoleon Bonaparte - France

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Originally, three equal Consuls made up the government established by Bonaparte and Sieyès after the coup of 18 Brumaire (November 9, 1799), which established the Consulate in France (1799-1804). Napoleon, however, soon arose as the strongest of the three.

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Sieyès - 18 Brumaire - November 9 - 1799 - Consulate - France - 1804

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