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Iván Hindy

1890 – 1946

Hungarian Army officer

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About Iván Hindy

Lived 1890 – 1946 (aged 56). Iván Hindy was a Hungarian military personnel.

Iván vitéz Hindy de Kishind or vitéz kishindi Hindy Iván (28 June 1890, Budapest – 29 August 1946, Budapest) was an officer in the Royal Hungarian Army during World War II.

Colonel-General Hindy commanded the Hungarian I Corps from 16 October 1944 to 12 February 1945.

From 29 December 1944, Hindy also commanded the Hungarian defenders of Budapest during the Siege of Budapest. On 11 February 1945, Hindy was captured by the Soviets trying to escape just prior to the fall of the city on 13 February. The commander of the German defenders of Budapest, Waffen SS General Karl Pfeffer-Wildenbruch, orchestrated the breakout attempt and was also captured.

Hindy was sentenced to death after the war. In 1946, he was executed by hanging.

Command history President, Military Courts and Court of Honor – 1940 to 1942 General Officer Commanding, I Corps, Eastern Front and Budapest – 1944 to 1945 Prisoner of war – 1945 to 1946 Condemned to death and executed – 1946

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Awards
Iron Cross; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Also known as
Ivan Hindy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Iván Hindy?

Hungarian Army officer (1890–1946)

When was Iván Hindy born?

Iván Hindy was born on 28 June 1890 in Budapest.

When did Iván Hindy die?

Iván Hindy died on 29 August 1946 in Budapest.

What was Iván Hindy's occupation?

Iván Hindy was a military personnel.

What nationality was Iván Hindy?

Iván Hindy was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Iván Hindy

· Wikidata: Q520756

· DBpedia: Iván Hindy

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