What was the Consulate in French history?

In French history, the period of the Consulate refers to four years (Nov 1799 to May 1804) between the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, when Napoleon Bonaparte served as First Consul of France. Bonaparte used this time to consolidate his power.

What were some of the achievements made by the French Consulate?

Some of the achievements made by the French Consulate included reforming the education system, the Concordat of 1801, and the Napoleonic Code.

Who was First Consul of France?

Napoleon Bonaparte served as First Consul of France from 1799 to 1804, after which he became Emperor of the French.

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Definition

The French Consulate was the government of the First French Republic from 10 November 1799 to 18 May 1804, spanning the last four years of the Republic's existence. Headed by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as First Consul, the Consulate served as a bridge between the French Revolution (1789-1799) and the First French Empire (1804-1814; 1815).

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Timeline

9 Nov 1799
Napoleon Bonaparte takes control of the government in the Coup of 18 Brumaire; both the Directory and the French Revolution are ended.
10 Nov 1799 - 28 May 1804
Period of the French Consulate.