Ferenc Szálasi
Hungarian politician, Head of State
Born
1897
129 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Hungary
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Served as the leader of Hungary during World War II. Szálasi held the position of Head of State from 1944 to 1945, advocating for the Arrow Cross Party's radical nationalist agenda. His regime aligned closely with Nazi Germany and implemented harsh measures against Jews and other minorities. Following the war, Szálasi was arrested and tried for war crimes. He was executed in 1946.
Led Hungary during World War II
Executed for war crimes in 1946
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