József Antall
József Antall Jr. (Hungarian: Ifj. Antall József, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈifjɒbː ˈɒntɒl ˈjoːʒef]; 8 April 1932 – 12 December 1993)[1] was a Hungarian teacher, librarian, historian, and politician. He was the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Hungary from May 1990 until his death in December 1993.
József Antall | |
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.tif.jpg.webp) Antall in 1990 | |
| Prime Minister of Hungary | |
| In office 23 May 1990 – 12 December 1993 | |
| President | Árpád Göncz |
| Preceded by | Miklós Németh |
| Succeeded by | Péter Boross |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 2 May 1990 – 12 December 1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1932 Budapest, Hungary |
| Died | 12 December 1993 (aged 61) Budapest, Hungary |
| Political party | MDF (conservative) |
| Spouse(s) | Klára Fülepp |
| Children | György Péter |
He was also the leader of the Hungarian Democratic Forum from 1989. A year later, he was elected to the National Assembly.
Antall died in office from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on 12 December 1993 in Budapest at the age of 61.[2]
References
- Jozsef Antall, Who Led Hungary After Communists, Is Dead at 61, New York Times, 13 December 1993 Retrieved 8 January 2012
- Hungarian Prime Minister Jozsef Antall Dies at 61, The Washington Post, 13 December 1993 Retrieved 8 January 2012
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