1797 French Legislative Election
21 March – 2 April 1797 · Revolution and Empire
Following the events of the Conspiracy of Equals, the Jacobins and Montagnards lost their majority in the house, due to their support of François-Noël Babeuf. This led to a massive pro-Royalist push in the country, which increased with the impending end to the War of the First Coalition.
Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in War of the First Coalition (1792–1797). Conflicts →
Prime Minister before
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Prime Minister (continued)
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Largest force
Constitutional monarchists
182 seats
Turnout
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The result
| Share of the chamber | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional monarchists | — | 182 | — | — | — | — | |
| Republicans | — | 34 | — | — | — | — |