Ludwig Adamovich Jr.
Austrian constitutional scholar
Born
1932
93 years ago
Died
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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