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Approval of the Constitution

When
7 February 1831
Where
Belgium
Part of
Belgian Constitution of 1831 approved by the National Congress

The National Congress accepted the progressive Constitution of 1831 on 7 February 1831, completing the draft document.

The draft document was completed on 7 February 1831. The Constitution, which was very progressive for its time, was accepted on this date. It established Belgium as a unitary state organised at three levels: national, provincial, and municipal.

Sources

  1. National Congress of Belgium Wikipedia, revision of 2025-03-25
  2. Constitution of Belgium Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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