About István Vásáry
Lived 1887 – 1955 (aged 68). István Vásáry was a Hungarian economist, politician and civil servant.
István Vásáry (29 January 1887 – 25 August 1955) was a Hungarian politician, who served as Minister of Finance between 1944 and 1945 in the Interim National Government. He studied law in his birthplace. He was the mayor of Debrecen between 1928 and 1935. He became representative as member of the Smallholders Party in 1939. After 1945, he led the party's right-wing side. On 12 March 1946, he was excluded from the party due to the pressure of the Hungarian Communist Party. Vásáry retired from the politics in 1947.
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Who was István Vásáry?
Hungarian politician (1887-1955)
When was István Vásáry born?
István Vásáry was born on 29 January 1887 in Debrecen.
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István Vásáry died on 25 August 1955 in Debrecen.
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István Vásáry was an economist, politician and civil servant.
What nationality was István Vásáry?
István Vásáry was Hungarian.
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