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Frigyes Korányi

1869 – 1935

Hungarian politician, minister of finance, ambassador of Hungary to France

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Lived 1869 – 1935 (aged 66). Frigyes Korányi was a Hungarian economist, politician, diplomat, civil servant and writer.

Baron Frigyes Korányi de Tolcsva (21 June 1869 – 26 December 1935) was a Hungarian politician, who served as Minister of Finance at three times: from 1919 to 1920, in 1924, and from 1931 to 1932. His father was the internist Frigyes Korányi. His mother was Malvin Bónis, of Calvinist Hungarian noble descent. Korányi Jr. graduated in Budapest and other universities in Europe. He served as the general manager of the National Central Credit Co-operative from 1912. In 1922 he joined to the Unity Party, which controlled Hungary during the Regency. Between 1923 and 1924 he was the ambassador to France, after his second short ministership he returned to this position.

In 1928 he was appointed to lead of the Banking Centre. After that he served as Minister of Finance again. He became a member of the House of Magnates in 1932. Korányi also dealt with literature in his spare time: he wrote plays and novels, for example Hajnalhasadás (Sunrise) - 1900.

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Positions held
Minister of Trade, Minister of Finance in Hungary, Member of the National Assembly of Hungary, Member of the Hungarian upper chamber
Also known as
Frigyes Koranyi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frigyes Korányi?

Hungarian politician, minister of finance, ambassador of Hungary to France (1869-1935)

When was Frigyes Korányi born?

Frigyes Korányi was born on 21 June 1869 in Pest.

When did Frigyes Korányi die?

Frigyes Korányi died on 26 December 1935 in Budapest.

What was Frigyes Korányi's occupation?

Frigyes Korányi was an economist, politician, diplomat, civil servant and writer.

What nationality was Frigyes Korányi?

Frigyes Korányi was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frigyes Korányi

· Wikidata: Q5504534

· DBpedia: Frigyes Korányi (politician)

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