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The creation of the prefects — The law instituting one prefect per département, 17 February 1800
“The prefect alone shall be charged with administration.” The law of 28 Pluviôse Year VIII gave every département a man of the government — the administrative frame France still keeps. (Editorial synthesis)
The creation of the prefects took place on 17 February 1800. (source: Sénat)
The creation of the prefects ended in a representative of the State in every département — centralized administration. (source: Fondation Napoléon)
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