Ferenc Münnich

Hungarian soldier and politician

Ferenc Münnich - Hungarian soldier and politician
Born

November 18th, 1886
138 years ago

Died

November 29th, 1967
57 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Hungary

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Served as the 47th Prime Minister of Hungary from 1958 to 1961. Participated in World War I as a soldier and later in the Hungarian Soviet Republic. After the fall of the Soviet Republic, faced imprisonment but returned to political life following World War II. Held key positions in the Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party and played a significant role in the political restructuring of Hungary in the post-war period. Contributed to various reforms during the 1950s.

Prime Minister of Hungary from 1958 to 1961

Involvement in Hungarian politics after World War II

Participation as a soldier in World War I

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