Johann Jakob Blumer

Johann Jakob Blumer was a Swiss jurist and a prominent figure in the development of Swiss constitutional law. He served as a federal judge and authored a two-volume handbook on Swiss federal constitutional law in the 1860s, which played a significant role in shaping the legal framework of the Swiss Confederation. His contributions to the discussions surrounding the Federal Constitution of 1848 were influential, particularly in the debates regarding the structure of government and the mechanisms for constitutional amendments, including the concept of the double majority, which remains a key feature of Swiss democracy.