About József Darvas
Lived 1912 – 1973 (aged 61). József Darvas was a Hungarian writer, politician, journalist and screenwriter.
József Darvas (born József Dumitrás; 10 February 1912 – 3 December 1973) was a Hungarian writer and politician, who served as Minister of Religion and Education between 1950 and 1951, as Minister of Education between 1951 and 1953 and as Minister of Culture between 1953 and 1956. He was member of the Presidential Council of the People's Republic of Hungary since 1971.
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Who was József Darvas?
Hungarian politician (1912-1973)
When was József Darvas born?
József Darvas was born on 10 February 1912 in Orosháza.
When did József Darvas die?
József Darvas died on 3 December 1973 in Budapest.
What was József Darvas's occupation?
József Darvas was a writer, politician, journalist and screenwriter.
What nationality was József Darvas?
József Darvas was Hungarian.
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