Albert Bartha
Hungarian general and Minister of Defence
Born
August 12th, 1877
148 years ago
Died
1960
65 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Hungary
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A Hungarian general and politician served as Minister of Defence. His military career included the leadership of various campaigns. As Minister of Defence, he played a significant role during a critical period in Hungarian history, overseeing military readiness and defense strategy.
Served as Minister of Defence of Hungary
Led military campaigns during the early 20th century
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