Tamás Katona
Hungarian historian and politician

Born
1932
93 years ago
Died
June 28th, 2013
11 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Hungary
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A historian and politician specialized in the study of East European history and politics. Served as a member of the Hungarian parliament, contributing to legislative processes and historical scholarship. Authored multiple works on Hungarian history, focusing on the 20th century. Participated actively in political discussions, advocating for historical awareness and education.
Served in the Hungarian parliament
Authored works on East European history
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