Károly Grósz
Hungarian politician, Prime Minister
Born
August 1st, 1930
95 years ago
Died
January 7th, 1996
29 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Hungary
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Served as the 51st Prime Minister of Hungary from 1987 to 1989. Played a significant role in the transition of Hungary from a one-party state to a multi-party democracy. Initiated economic reforms aimed at creating a market economy. Resigned from leadership following political pressure and changes in the political landscape as communist authority diminished.
Led Hungary during the push for democratic reforms
Implemented economic reforms for a market economy
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