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Episode 2 of 3

Promulgation of the March Constitution

When
4-7 March 1849
Where
Austrian Empire
Part of
Franz Joseph I promulgates the March Constitution at Olomouc, abolishing the April Laws

The March Constitution was promulgated by Minister of the Interior Count Stadion between 4 March and 7 March 1849, reclaiming Habsburg power after the Revolutions of 1848.

The March Constitution, also called the Imposed March Constitution or Stadion Constitution, was promulgated by Minister of the Interior Count Stadion between 4 March and 7 March 1849. On 7 March 1849 an imperial proclamation issued in the name of Emperor Francis Joseph established a united constitution for the empire. The constitution reclaimed Habsburg power after the concessions made during the Revolutions of 1848, and Franz Joseph established absolutist rule by issuing it.

Sources

  1. March Constitution (Austria) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
  2. Franz Joseph I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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