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Unilateral Constitutional Revision
- When
- 27 November 1856
- Where
- Luxembourg City
- Part of
- Coup of 1856 in Luxembourg
On 27 November 1856, William III unilaterally promulgated a new reactionary constitution, expanding his powers without the Chamber's consent.
The revision aimed to reverse the liberal successes of the 1848 constitution. It included clauses stating sovereignty resided in the King-Grand Duke and restrictions on press freedom. The German Confederation approved the changes in January 1857, but the constitution was later replaced in 1868.
Sources
- Luxembourg coup of 1856 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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