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Issuance of the 1862 Constitution
- When
- 1862
- Where
- Principality of Liechtenstein
Prince Johann II issued Liechtenstein's first constitution in 1862, establishing a constitutional monarchy with a Landtag.
The constitution was heavily influenced by Vorarlberg and granted considerable political rights to common Liechtensteiners. It established partial parliamentary democracy mixed with constitutional monarchy, providing for referendums on Landtag decisions.
Sources
- Johann II of Liechtenstein Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
- Constitution of Liechtenstein Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-20
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