How did the Revolution of 1848 influence Luxembourg’s constitution?

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The Revolution of 1848 in Paris significantly influenced the political landscape of Luxembourg, which had previously been governed under a restricted constitution enacted by William II in 1841. Because this earlier document failed to meet the political expectations of the citizenry, the revolutionary fervor of the era prompted William II to enact a new, more liberal constitution in 1848. This reform marked a shift toward addressing the political demands of the people, though the document was later replaced by another constitution in 1856.12