Ferenc Fejtő
Journalist and political scientist
Born
August 31st, 1909
115 years ago
Died
2008
17 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Hungary
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Born in Hungary in 1909, a journalist and political scientist made significant contributions to political theory and journalism in Europe. After fleeing Hungary in the early 1950s due to the political climate, spent many years in France, where extensive writing on Hungarian politics, European integration, and international relations took place. Writings often focused on the impact of totalitarian regimes and the importance of democracy. Worked for various publications and contributed to scholarly discourse on political matters, especially regarding Central and Eastern Europe.
Authored multiple books on political theory
Contributed articles to major journals in Europe
Analyzed totalitarianism and democracy
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