Legislative Assembly

France [1849–1851]

Also known as: Assemblée Législative

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The Legislative Assembly in France served as the national parliament during two distinct periods: the French Revolution and the Second Republic.

During the French Revolution, it was in session from October 1, 1791, to September 20, 1792, when it was replaced by the National Convention.1

Later, during the Second Republic, the Legislative Assembly existed from May 28, 1849, to December 2, 1851. It was dissolved by Napoleon III, marking the end of the republic less than a year later. The Second Republic itself was established in 1848 following the overthrow of King Louis-Philippe. The Legislative Assembly under the Second Republic saw Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte elected president, with a monarchist majority in the assembly enacting conservative measures. Ultimately, Louis-Napoléon orchestrated a coup d'état in 1851, reducing the assembly's power and leading to the establishment of the Second Empire in 1852.12

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Legislative Assembly
During the Second Republic it lasted from May 28, 1849, to Dec. 2, 1851, when Napoleon III dissolved it; the republic itself ended less than one year later.
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During the Second Republic it lasted from May 28, 1849, to Dec. 2, 1851, when Napoleon III dissolved it; the republic itself ended less than one year later.
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