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György Andrássy

1797 – 1872

Hungarian politician

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Lived 1797 – 1872 (aged 75). György Andrássy was a Hungarian cup-bearer and politician.

Count György Andrássy de Csíkszentkirály et Krasznahorka (February 5, 1797 – December 19, 1872) was a Hungarian nobleman, Imperial and Royal Chamberlain, Privy Councillor, Master of Cup-bearers, Chairman of the Tisza Rail Track Corporation and Upper Hungary Mining Association. He served as judge royal from 1863 to 1865.

He was one of the founders of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He supported the creation of that scientific organization with 10 500 Ft.

Works Gróf Andrássy Györgynek és gróf Széchenyi Istvánnak a budapesti hid-egyesülethez irányzott jelentése, midőn külföldről visszatérének. Pozsony, 1833. (Hungarian and German language) Budapestnek árviz ellen megóvásáról. Pest, 1845.

Family He married Franciska Königsegg-Aulendorfi in 1834. They had four children (including Dénes Andrássy).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Cup-bearer, politician
Nationality
Positions held
Judge royal, Lord-lieutenant of Gömör-Kishont County, Lord-lieutenant of Sáros County, Member of the lower house of Hungarian Diet
Also known as
György Andrássy de Csikszentkirály et Krasznahorka, Georg Andrássy

Family & relationships

Spouse
Franziska zu Königsegg-Aulendorf

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Frequently asked questions

Who was György Andrássy?

Hungarian politician (1797–1872)

When was György Andrássy born?

György Andrássy was born on 5 February 1797 in Košice.

When did György Andrássy die?

György Andrássy died on 19 December 1872 in Vienna.

What was György Andrássy's occupation?

György Andrássy was a cup-bearer and politician.

What nationality was György Andrássy?

György Andrássy was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: György Andrássy

· Wikidata: Q420185

· DBpedia: György Andrássy

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