About József Teleki
Lived 1790 – 1855 (aged 64). József Teleki was a Hungarian historian, writer, jurist, clerical Officer, politician and governor.
Count József Teleki de Szék (24 October 1790 – 15 February 1855) was a Hungarian jurist and historian, who served as the first President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences from 1830 until his death.
He was born into an old noble Calvinist family. He functioned as Governor of Transylvania between 1842 and 1848.
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Who was József Teleki?
Hungarian politician (1790–1855)
When was József Teleki born?
József Teleki was born on 24 October 1790 in Pest.
When did József Teleki die?
József Teleki died on 15 February 1855 in Pest.
What was József Teleki's occupation?
József Teleki was a historian, writer, jurist, clerical Officer, politician and governor.
What nationality was József Teleki?
József Teleki was Hungarian.
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