[1][2] Like most of Europe at the time, Liechtenstein was subject to the German revolutions of 1848–1849 which caused increased opposition to against the absolute monarchy of Aloys II.
[3] After the failure of the German revolutions, Aloys II once again instated absolute power over Liechtenstein.
[4] The draft was reviewed by an unknown German legal expert and formed the basis of the constitution, which was ratified on 26 September.
[1][5] It was heavily inspired by the constitution of Vorarlberg and largely addressed the demands of the revolutionaries in Liechtenstein.
[2][4] This constitution established civil liberties in the country and formed the Landtag of Liechtenstein for the first time.