May 1815 French Legislative Election

Hundred Days chamber

8–22 May 1815 · Revolution and Empire · 629 seats, 315 for a majority

Legislative elections were held in France between 8 and 22 May 1815 for the period of the Hundred Days. The elections were held to appoint deputies to the Chamber of Representatives established by the Additional Charter of 22 April 1815.

Prime Minister before

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Prime Minister (continued)

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Largest force

Jacobins

30 of 629 seats

Turnout

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The result

Jacobins
Bertrand Barère
30
seats
Liberals
Gilbert du Motier
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seats
Bonapartists
Lucien Bonaparte
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seats

599 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.