1863 French legislative election explained

Country:Second French Empire
Type:Parliamentary
Previous Election:1857 French legislative election
Previous Year:1857
Next Election:1869 French legislative election
Next Year:1869
Election Date:21–June 1863 (first round)
5–6 July 1863 (second round)
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Leader1:Charles de Morny
Party1:Bonapartists (political party)
Seats1:251
Leader2:Émile Ollivier
Party2:Republicans
Seats2:17
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Leader3:Pierre-Antoine Berryer
Party3:Legitimists
Seats3:15
Prime Minister
Before Election:Jules Baroche
Before Party:Bonapartist
After Election:Eugène Rouher
After Party:Bonapartist

Parliamentary elections were held in France on 21 and 22 June 1863, with a second round on 5 and 6 July.[1] Pro-government candidates won a majority of seats.[2]

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. http://www.roi-president.com/elections_legislatives/legislatives_1863.php Legislative elections 1863