The Prime Minister of the French Empire is a position established in the times of reform of Napoleon III, Napoleon I's nephew. The position, in existence since 1848, has been held by various Frenchmen, and at some points was even a position held by women. The powers of the Prime Minister are defined by the French Constitution of 1848, and, as the head of government of France, the Prime Minister has the multiple powers, although is subservient to the Emperor. these powers are: