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Monégasque Revolution
Date	16 March 1910 – 5 January 1911
Location	Monaco
Caused by	High unemployment Poor international reputation French domination of the Monégasque government and economy
Goals	Transition to a constitutional monarchy, or a republic if the Prince failed to comply Election of the Communal Council by universal suffrage Freedom of the press and freedom of assembly Termination of the gaming monopoly of Camille Blanc and Roland Bonaparte over the SBM Removal of French citizens from state offices Separation of state and princely finances
Resulted in	Concessions given to protesters Monaco transitions from absolute monarchy to semi-constitutional monarchy Constitution of Monaco promulgated 5 January 1911
Parties
Government of Monaco Protesters
Lead figures
Albert I Suffren Peymond André Marsan Charles Bellando de Castro
Units involved
Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince

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The Monégasque Revolution (French: révolution monégasque) was a series of confrontations by the subjects of Monaco against their ruler, Prince Albert I. It led to the end of absolute monarchy with the promulgation of the Constitution of Monaco the following year.

Popular demands

The subjects had several grievances against the prince. There was severe unemployment as the country lacked farmlands or factories and the gaming establishment banned the hiring of the prince's subjects. Their national pride was hampered by a poor reputation as "the moral cesspool of Europe". In addition, the prince spent his money in France rather than at home. They demanded a constitution and a parliament with the threat of overthrowing the monarchy and establishing a republic should the prince fail to comply. Other demands included the termination of Camille Blanc and Roland Bonaparte's monopoly over the gaming establishment, the removal of French citizens from state offices, and the separation of the prince's finances from the state's.

In early March 1910, a delegation made up of Suffren Peymond, Théodore Gastaud, André Marsan and Charles Bellando de Castro arrived to deliver an ultimatum to the prince. Later that month, the prince acquiesced to their demands. For the rest of the year, there were protests against French domination of Monaco's government and economy. The Prince's Palace was also stormed by an angry mob that looted the palace. The prince escaped with the help of the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince, and stayed in France until the riots died down. Soldiers of the Compagnie did try to defend the palace but ultimately failed after the day-long riot.

Constitution

On 5 January 1911, a new constitution was promulgated. Nevertheless, Prince Albert I still wielded considerable power and suspended the constitution during World War I. After Prince Albert I's death in 1922, The New York Times published a 1921 interview with him on the process and his views on the need for the 1911 revolution.

See also

• Albert I, Prince of Monaco#Later life
• Camille Blanc#Persona non grata in Monaco

References

1. "EVENTS THAT MADE THE HISTORY OF 1910---WHAT THEY WERE, WHERE THEY HAPPENED AND THE CHIEF ACTORS IN THEM; Crash of Absolutism and the Growth of Republican Ideas" (PDF). The New York Times. January 1, 1911. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
2. "MONACO GETS CONSTITUTION.; Prince Albert Proclaims It as Gift to His 1,200 Subjects" (PDF). The New York Times. Monte Carlo. January 8, 1911. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
3. "MORE REFORM IN MONACO.; Prince Albert Surrenders Control of the Government Finances" (PDF). The New York Times. Monte Carlo. October 16, 1910. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
4. "RIVIERA SEASON OPENING.; Changes Wrought by the New Political Status of Monaco" (PDF). The New York Times. Monte Carlo. October 23, 1910. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
5. Radoman, Milena (January 27, 2011). "La constitution a 100 ans". Monaco Hebdo. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
6. "THRONE OF THE PRINCE OF MONACO IN DANGER; "Constitution or Revolution" the Ultimatum from Half the Subjects of the Little Kingdom" (PDF). The New York Times. March 13, 1910. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
7. "MONACO TO HAVE PARLIAMENT; Prince, Heretofore Absolute, Decides to Meet Wishes of Subjects" (PDF). The New York Times. Monte Carlo. March 29, 1910. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
8. "MONACO IS SHOWING ENMITY TO FRANCE; French Government Following Events in Little Principality with Close Attention" (PDF). The New York Times. Paris. November 27, 1910. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
9. "IS MONACO DOOMED? OTHER NATIONS WANT IT; Germany, Italy and France Cast Envious Eyes on the Little Principality and Its Own People Demand a Republic" (PDF). The New York Times. December 11, 1910. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
10. "THE PARADOX; How Late Prince Had Fairly to Force Constitution on His Reluctant People Usual Jubilation Absent. The Prince's Explanation. A Personal Appeal. The Gambling Contract". The New York Times. July 2, 1922. Retrieved 2011-08-15.

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