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János Matolcsi

1923 – 1983

Hungarian politician

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About János Matolcsi

Lived 1923 – 1983 (aged 59). János Matolcsi was a Hungarian politician.

János Matolcsi (20 November 1923 – 3 January 1983) was a Hungarian Communist politician, who served as Minister of Agriculture from 1955 until the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. After the uprising he was the general director of the Hungarian Agricultural Museum (1957–1968).

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Important facts

Born
20 November 1923, Berettyóújfalu
Birth century
20th century
Died
3 January 1983, Budapest
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Hungary
Education
Gödöllő University of Agricultural Sciences
Positions held
Minister of Agriculture of Hungary, Member of the National Assembly of Hungary, Member of the HWP Central Directorate Resolution
Also known as
Janos Matolcsi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was János Matolcsi?

Hungarian politician (1923–1983)

When was János Matolcsi born?

János Matolcsi was born on 20 November 1923 in Berettyóújfalu.

When did János Matolcsi die?

János Matolcsi died on 3 January 1983 in Budapest.

What was János Matolcsi's occupation?

János Matolcsi was a politician.

What nationality was János Matolcsi?

János Matolcsi was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: János Matolcsi

· Wikidata: Q6319787

· DBpedia: János Matolcsi

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