Meeting with Fouche
Napoleon met Joseph Fouche during preparations for the political operation that became the coup of Brumaire.
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Talleyrand cultivates Bonaparte
Talleyrand met with Bonaparte as preparations for the coup advanced. His political connections made him a valuable intermediary between the general and elite supporters of constitutional change.
Talleyrand cultivates Bonaparte - Change of government
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord figured in events surrounding talleyrand cultivates bonaparte at Paris. His political connections made him a valuable intermediary between the general and elite supporters of constitutional change. It was one step in dismantling the five-member Directory and establishing the provisional Consulate.
Last consultations before coup
Cambaceres met Bonaparte on the eve of the coup during a period of intense political negotiation. The lawyer would become an important figure in the institutional order created after Brumaire.
Last consultations before coup - Historical significance
Jean-Jacques Regis de Cambaceres figured in events surrounding last consultations before coup at Paris. The lawyer would become an important figure in the institutional order created after Brumaire. The episode contributed to the outcome in which Bonaparte emerged as France’s leading executive authority.
Ancients invoked security alarm
The Council of Ancients was persuaded to relocate the legislative councils to Saint-Cloud on grounds of a supposed threat. Sieyes's plan used this legal-looking step to separate the assembly from political support in Paris.
Ancients invoked security alarm - Military consequence
Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes figured in events surrounding ancients invoked security alarm at Paris. Sieyes's plan used this legal-looking step to separate the assembly from political support in Paris. The event illustrated how the availability of armed force could determine the outcome of a dispute among civilian leaders.
Barras resigns under pressure
Barras surrendered his place in the Directory as Bonaparte's allies consolidated their operation. The departure of the third Director left the executive unable to function as designed.
Barras resigns under pressure - Constitutional consequence
Paul Francois Barras figured in events surrounding barras resigns under pressure at Paris. The departure of the third Director left the executive unable to function as designed. This development weakened constitutional checks built into the Directory and prepared the replacement of its executive institutions.
Bonaparte receives troop command
The Council of Ancients entrusted Bonaparte with command of troops assigned to protect the legislature during its transfer. This gave the general an official basis for positioning soldiers during the coup.
Bonaparte receives troop command - Political consequence
Napoleon Bonaparte figured in events surrounding bonaparte receives troop command at Paris. This gave the general an official basis for positioning soldiers during the coup. The action changed the balance between Bonaparte, the legislative councils and politicians seeking a stronger executive.
Consul
Appointed Consul, 1 of 3 in the Directory
Consul
Appointed Consul, 1 of 3 in the Directory
Consul
Appointed Consul, 1 of 3 in the Directory
Consul
Appointed Consul, 1 of 3 in the Directory
Coup of 18 Brumaire
Napoleon joined Sieyes and allied politicians in the coup that began on 18 Brumaire and transferred the councils away from Paris.
Gohier refuses to legitimize takeover
Gohier remained loyal to the Directory and did not endorse the conspirators' desired collective resignation. His resistance complicated attempts to present the change as an orderly executive transition.
Gohier refuses to legitimize takeover - Historical significance
Louis-Jerome Gohier figured in events surrounding gohier refuses to legitimize takeover at Paris. His resistance complicated attempts to present the change as an orderly executive transition. The episode contributed to the outcome in which Bonaparte emerged as France’s leading executive authority.
Lucien supports procedural maneuver
Lucien Bonaparte occupied the presidency of the Council of Five Hundred at the time of the coup. His position offered the conspirators an influential voice within the lower legislative chamber.
Lucien supports procedural maneuver - Constitutional consequence
Lucien Bonaparte figured in events surrounding lucien supports procedural maneuver at Paris. His position offered the conspirators an influential voice within the lower legislative chamber. This development weakened constitutional checks built into the Directory and prepared the replacement of its executive institutions.
Moulin resists directors resignation
Director Moulin did not voluntarily join the conspiracy and faced pressure as the executive collapsed. The refusal of remaining Directors to cooperate showed that the takeover was not consensual.
Moulin resists directors resignation - Change of government
Jean-Francois Moulin figured in events surrounding moulin resists directors resignation at Paris. The refusal of remaining Directors to cooperate showed that the takeover was not consensual. It was one step in dismantling the five-member Directory and establishing the provisional Consulate.
Resignation after Brumaire
Barras resigned as the coup of Brumaire destroyed the Directory and ended his central role in revolutionary government.
Talleyrand intervenes in Barras departure
Talleyrand helped manage the political pressure surrounding Barras's resignation from the Directory. Removing Barras was essential to disabling the existing executive before a replacement was assembled.
Talleyrand intervenes in Barras departure - Military consequence
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord figured in events surrounding talleyrand intervenes in barras departure at Paris. Removing Barras was essential to disabling the existing executive before a replacement was assembled. The event illustrated how the availability of armed force could determine the outcome of a dispute among civilian leaders.
Bonaparte addresses Ancients
Bonaparte appeared before the Council of Ancients to justify the crisis measures but delivered a troubled speech. The appearance exposed the limits of his ability to win parliamentary consent by persuasion.
Bonaparte addresses Ancients - Change of government
Napoleon Bonaparte figured in events surrounding bonaparte addresses ancients at Saint-Cloud. The appearance exposed the limits of his ability to win parliamentary consent by persuasion. It was one step in dismantling the five-member Directory and establishing the provisional Consulate.
Confrontation in Five Hundred
When Bonaparte entered the Council of Five Hundred he met angry resistance from deputies hostile to military interference. The uproar made clear that the coup would not pass through the lower council without coercion.
Confrontation in Five Hundred - Historical significance
Napoleon Bonaparte figured in events surrounding confrontation in five hundred at Saint-Cloud. The uproar made clear that the coup would not pass through the lower council without coercion. The episode contributed to the outcome in which Bonaparte emerged as France’s leading executive authority.
Constitution of France
Helps overthrow the Directory & replace it with the Consulate
Consulate
Helps overthrow the Directory & replace it with the Consulate
Coup
Helps overthrow the Directory & replace it with the Consulate
Directory
Helps overthrow the Directory & replace it with the Consulate
Five Hundred assemble at Saint-Cloud
The Council of Five Hundred met at Saint-Cloud amid suspicion of the extraordinary transfer. Lucien Bonaparte's chairmanship placed him between angry deputies and his brother's military supporters.
Five Hundred assemble at Saint-Cloud - Political consequence
Lucien Bonaparte figured in events surrounding five hundred assemble at saint-cloud at Saint-Cloud. Lucien Bonaparte's chairmanship placed him between angry deputies and his brother's military supporters. The action changed the balance between Bonaparte, the legislative councils and politicians seeking a stronger executive.
Grenadiers clear chamber
Troops under senior officers including Murat cleared the Council of Five Hundred from its meeting room. Armed intervention, rather than a regular majority vote, resolved the immediate legislative resistance.
Grenadiers clear chamber - Military consequence
Joachim Murat figured in events surrounding grenadiers clear chamber at Saint-Cloud. Armed intervention, rather than a regular majority vote, resolved the immediate legislative resistance. The event illustrated how the availability of armed force could determine the outcome of a dispute among civilian leaders.
Lucien appeals to troops
Lucien Bonaparte appealed to troops outside the council chamber after the confrontation with his brother. He portrayed the assembly as endangered by hostile deputies, helping justify military action.
Lucien appeals to troops - Constitutional consequence
Lucien Bonaparte figured in events surrounding lucien appeals to troops at Saint-Cloud. He portrayed the assembly as endangered by hostile deputies, helping justify military action. This development weakened constitutional checks built into the Directory and prepared the replacement of its executive institutions.
Moreau backs military operation
Moreau supported Bonaparte's coup and was assigned a role in containing hostile members of the outgoing government. His cooperation widened the military support available to the conspirators.
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