Historical Events tagged with "Kossuth"

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Politics & Government

Lajos Kossuth Unveils Hungarian Independence Declaration

April 13th, 1849 175 years ago

Lajos Kossuth presented the Hungarian Declaration of Independence during a closed session of the National Assembly. This significant moment aimed to formally declare Hungary's sovereignty from the Habsburg Empire amidst a backdrop of revolutionary fervor across Europe. The assembly gathered in Debrecen, Hungary, as Kossuth sought support for this pivotal national goal. His passionate address included calls for unity and resistance against oppression, underscoring the desire for freedom and self-determination.

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