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1858, january 14th
The Emperor and Empress are killed by a bomb around 8.30 p.m. .

Within an hour, the government learns what has happened. According to articles 5 and 25 of the Senatus-consult of July 1856, the ministers assumed for some hours the Regency. The first act is to order to the imperial army to occupy Paris to prevent any insurrection. At the same time, Prince Jerome, the last surviving brother of Napoleon Ist, is informed and come quickly to the Tuileries Palace where the Imperial Guard had taken defensive positions. At 10 p.m., he discretly swears the Regency oath in front of a 2 years old child.


Napoleon IV

Prince-Regent Jerome

1858, january 15th
During the night, the news about the assassination have spread across Paris. In the early morning, a republican mob which attempted to occupy the Palais Bourbon is surprised to see that the Empire has not crumbled as thought when a detachment of Gendarmerie, later reinforced by some units of the Imperial Guard, opens fire, killing dozens people.
At the Hotel de Ville, some Republicans proclaim the restoration of the Republic.
In the afternoon however, euphoria begins to decline. The uprising finds little support among Parisians and the Imperial Army is entering Paris.

1858, january 16th
The few barricades hastily built by the Republicans haven't resisted a long time, and by the dawn, the uprising is over.
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