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Napoleon is assailed as Tyrant and Dictator by the Conseil des 500 in the Orangerie de Saint-Cloud : he dissolves the assembly and assumes power as First Consul Date: 9-10 November 1799
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1799 Assailed Assembly Assumes Cloud Conseil Consul Dictator Dissolves Napoleon Orangerie Power Tyrant
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This striking image captures a pivotal moment in French history as Napoleon Bonaparte faces opposition from the Conseil des 500 in the Orangerie de Saint-Cloud on the night of 9-10 November 1799. The Conseil des 500, a council of 500 electors, was established to represent the interests of the French people and act as a check on Napoleon's power. However, tensions between the two parties had been growing, and on this fateful night, the council members gathered to express their grievances and demand that Napoleon step down as Consul. In the photograph, Napoleon is depicted in the center, surrounded by a sea of angry and agitated members of the Conseil des 500. Some hold up placards bearing the words "tyrant" and "dictator," accusing Napoleon of overreach and abuse of power. In response, Napoleon, wearing his military uniform, addresses the crowd, his expression determined and resolute. The events of this night ultimately led to a turning point in Napoleon's career. Facing the threat of impeachment, Napoleon dissolved the council and assumed full power as First Consul, marking the beginning of his rise to Emperor. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in French history, capturing the tension and drama of the confrontation between Napoleon and the Conseil des 500.
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