In which month did the notable Coup of 18 Brumaire occur?
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The Coup of 18 Brumaire, also known as the Brumaire Coup, refers to the overthrow of the French Directory on 9 November 1799 (18 Brumaire VIII in the French Republican Calendar, hence the name). The coup d'état was orchestrated by Napoleon Bonaparte and his supporters and marked the beginning of his rise to power in France.
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