A constitutional referendum was held in the

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on 6 October 1801. After a previous referendum in 1798 resulted in a new

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being approved, the

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were not satisfied with this constitution, and under their influence a new constitution was written. In 1801, a referendum was held about the new constitution. Non-voters were counted as if they agreed to the new constitution, and the constitution passed with 87.46% in favour. On 16 October 1801, the new constitution became official.

Results

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1801 referendums

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