Ludwig Adamovich Jr.

Austrian constitutional scholar

Ludwig Adamovich Jr. - Austrian constitutional scholar
Born

1932
93 years ago

Died

June 16th, 2024
1 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Austria

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Contributions to constitutional law in Austria included significant scholarship on constitutional reforms. Served as a member of the Constitutional Court of Austria and engaged in various academic pursuits that shaped legal education in the country. Involved in the development and interpretation of constitutional statutes, influencing legal frameworks. Participated in discussions surrounding legal reforms and the rule of law in post-war Austria.

Served as a member of the Austrian Constitutional Court

Published influential works on Austrian constitutional law

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