The sénatoreries were the great properties distributed by
Napoléon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte (born Napoleone di Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French general and statesman who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led Military career ...
to senators in an implicit exchange for their docility towards his regime, as it became less and less democratic, starting on 4 January 1803. They were created by the sénatus-consulte of the
sénat conservateur
The (, "Conservative Senate") was an advisory body established in France during the French Consulate, Consulate following the French Revolution. It was established in 1799 under the Constitution of the Year VIII following the Napoleon Bonapa ...
of 14 nivôse year XI (4 January 1803).
For example,
Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès received a large domain near
Cosne-sur-Loire.
Sources
*J. Monnier & A. Jardin, 1789–1848, Nathan.
First French Empire
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