1866 Romanian prince referendum
A referendum on Prince Karl Ludwig of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen becoming ruling prince was held in Romania on 20 April 1866.[1] The proposal was approved by 99.97% of the votes cast, and Prince Karl Ludwig was subsequently enthroned as Domnitor with the regnal name Carol I on 23 October. His title was later raised to King of Romania in 1881.[1]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 685,969 | 99.97 |
Against | 224 | 0.03 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | |
Total | 686,193 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 811,030 | 84.60 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
99.97% | |
Yes |
References
- ^ a b Rumänien, 20. April 1866 : Karl Ludwig von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen als Domnul (Fürst) Direct Democracy
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