When was it published?

November 12, 1852 in The Daily Dispatch

Foreign News November 12, 1852

The Daily Dispatch

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Louis Napoleon I, Napoleon Ii, Prince Lucien, Napoleon

Q: What keywords are associated?

France Emperor Title, Napoleon Succession, Prince Lucien Son, French Electors Vote, Empire Proclamation

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What is this article about?

In France, debate over the new Emperor's title between 'Louis Napoleon I' and 'Napoleon II.' Movement supporting Prince Lucien's son as heir to Napoleon's throne gains strength. Electors expected to vote on November 21, legislative corps on the 28th to proclaim the empire.

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Foreign Items.—The subjoined additional items by the Glasgow, possess some interest: There was considerable difference in France as to what should be the title of the new Emperor. Some prefer "Louis Napoleon I," and others "Napoleon II." The movement favoring the son of Prince Lucien, as heir presumptive to the throne of Napoleon, gains much consistence. It was thought that the electors of France would be summoned on the 21st of November to vote, and the legislative corps on the 28th, to proclaim the empire.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

France Emperor Title Napoleon Succession Prince Lucien Son French Electors Vote Empire Proclamation

What entities or persons were involved?

Louis Napoleon I Napoleon Ii Prince Lucien Napoleon

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Event Date

21st Of November; 28th

Key Persons

Louis Napoleon I Napoleon Ii Prince Lucien Napoleon

Outcome

movement favoring son of prince lucien as heir presumptive gains consistence; electors to vote on 21st of november, legislative corps on 28th to proclaim empire

Event Details

Considerable difference in France over title of new Emperor, with preferences for 'Louis Napoleon I' or 'Napoleon II.' Movement for son of Prince Lucien as heir to Napoleon's throne gains consistence. Electors to be summoned on 21st of November to vote, legislative corps on 28th to proclaim empire.