Coup of 18 Brumaire: Napoleon Bonaparte brought to power

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Coup of 18 Brumaire

Today in history: 09 November 1799


General Bonaparte during the coup d'état of 18 Brumaire in Saint-Cloud, painting by François Bouchot, 1840


The coup of 18 Brumaire brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France, and, in the view of most historians, ended the French Revolution. This bloodless coup d'état overthrew the Directory, replacing it with the French Consulate. This occurred on 9 November 1799, which was 18 Brumaire, Year VIII under the French.

More here: Encyclopædia Britannica

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It's a good idea to remind about some key historical facts.


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and terrific paint!