Döme Sztójay
Hungarian general and Prime Minister
Born
1883
142 years ago
Died
August 22nd, 1946
78 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Hungary
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Served as the 35th Prime Minister of Hungary during World War II, overseeing the government's collaboration with Axis forces. Sztójay was a general before entering politics and held a significant position in the Hungarian Army. After the war, faced charges of war crimes for actions taken while in office, ultimately leading to his execution in 1946.
Served as Prime Minister of Hungary from 1944 to 1944
Collaborated with Axis powers during WWII
Held the rank of general in the Hungarian Army
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