Self-proclaimed monarchy

Coronation of Emperor Napoleon I of France at Notre-Dame de Paris. Napoleon crowned himself as "Emperor of the French" during this ceremony, then crowned his consort Josephine as Empress.

A self-proclaimed monarchy is established when a person claims a monarchy without any historical ties to a previous dynasty.[1][2]

In many cases, this would make them a pretender to the throne (when a ruling dynasty is already established).

References

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  1. ↑ Crisp, Wil (14 March 2021). "The man who declared himself king". The Independent. Independent Digital News and Media Limited. Archived from the original on 23 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  2. ↑ Godechot, Jacques; et al. (7 March 2022) [20 July 1998]. "Napoleon I". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 22 March 2022.