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Promulgation of April Laws
- When
- April 11, 1848
- Where
- Pozsony/Pressburg
The April Laws were signed by King Ferdinand V on April 11, 1848, ending feudal privileges.
Passed by the Hungarian Diet in March 1848 in Pozsony, the April Laws were signed by King Ferdinand V at the Primate's Palace on April 11. These laws ended feudal privileges and established democratic reforms, transforming the Estates General into a democratic representative parliament via Act V.
Sources
- April Laws Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
- Hungarian Revolution of 1848 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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