French Directory
Form of government
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The Directory was the governing five-member committee in the French First Republic from 26 October 1795 until 10 November 1799, when it was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte in the Coup of 18 Brumaire and replaced by the Consulate. Directoire is... Wikipedia
Formation: 26/31 October 1795
Abolished: 10 November 1799
Precursor: Committee of Public Safety
Seat: Luxembourg Palace, Paris
Style: "His Excellency"
Succession: Executive Consulate
Term length: Variable by election date