Mátyás Rákosi

Hungarian politician and leader of Hungary

Mátyás Rákosi - Hungarian politician and leader of Hungary
Born

March 9th, 1892
133 years ago

Died

1971
54 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Hungary

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Served as the General Secretary of the Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party from 1945 to 1956. Implemented a series of policies that aligned Hungary with the Soviet Union during the early years of communism. Oversaw a period of political repression, including the arrest and execution of political opponents. Prior to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, policies led to widespread discontent and massive protests against the government. Exiled following the revolution and lived in the Soviet Union until death.

Led Hungary as General Secretary from 1945 to 1956

Orchestrated political purges and repressing dissent

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