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János Nagy

b. 1928

Hungarian politician, diplomat

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Born 1928. János Nagy is a Hungarian diplomat and politician.

János Nagy (born 23 September 1928) is a Hungarian former diplomat and politician, who served as Hungarian Ambassador to the United States between 1968 and 1971.

Nagy entered foreign service in 1948. He was appointed Envoy to Indonesia in March 1957, at the age of 28. The external relations between Hungary and Indonesia were extended to embassy level in September 1959. Nagy served in this capacity until October 1960. From 1963 to 1967, he was Hungarian Ambassador to India in New Delhi, also accredited to Burma, Nepal, Ceylon and Cambodia. Returning from Washington, D.C. in 1971, he served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (1971–1980) under ministers János Péter and Frigyes Puja, then as Secretary of State from 1980 to 1985.

Between 1985 and 1990, he was Hungarian Ambassador to Austria, also accredited to international organizations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), based in Vienna. He retired on 31 August 1990.

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Birth century
Nationality
Education
MSZMP Political College
Positions held
Ambassador of Hungary to Austria, Ambassador of Hungary to Indonesia, Ambassador of Hungary to India, Hungarian Ambassador to the United States
Also known as
Janos Nagy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is János Nagy?

Hungarian politician, diplomat (1928-2018)

When was János Nagy born?

János Nagy was born on 23 September 1928 in Újcsanálos.

What is János Nagy's occupation?

János Nagy is a diplomat and politician.

What nationality is János Nagy?

János Nagy is Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: János Nagy

· Wikidata: Q6319790

· DBpedia: János Nagy (diplomat)

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