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Katinka Andrássy

1892 – 1985

Hungarian noblewoman, First Lady of Hungary

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About Katinka Andrássy

Lived 1892 – 1985 (aged 92). Katinka Andrássy was a Hungarian writer and memoirist.

Countess Katalin Károlyi (née Countess Katalin Andrássy de Csíkszentkirály és Krasznahorkai; 21 September 1892 – 12 June 1985) was a Hungarian noblewoman and the wife of Count Mihály Károlyi, who served as Prime Minister then President of the First Hungarian Republic after the First World War.

She and her husband lived abroad from 1919 to 1955 when Mihály Károlyi died. She then lived abroad independently till her own death in 1985. She was called by political opponents as the Red Countess after her husband.

Family Her father was Count Tivadar Andrássy, a politician and painter, eldest son of Prime Minister of Hungary Gyula Andrássy. She was named after her grandmother, Countess Katinka Kendeffy. She had three sisters: Ilona, Borbála and Klára (or Kája).

She married Count Mihály Károlyi (1875–1955) on 7 November 1914 in Budapest. According to Hungarian tradition, she wore the name of her husband. They had three children: Éva, Ádám and Judit.

Films The Red Countess, a 1985 Hungarian drama film directed by András Kovács.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Also known as
The Red Countess, Katinka Andrassy, Katalin Andrássy de Csíkszentkirály et Krasznahorka, Katinka, Countess Károlyi, Countess Katinka Andrássy de Csíkszentkirály és Krasznahorkai
moreCountess M. Karolyi

Family & relationships

Spouse
Mihály Károlyi
Parent
Eleonóra Zichy
Parent
Tivadar Andrássy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Katinka Andrássy?

Hungarian noblewoman, First Lady of Hungary (1892-1985)

When was Katinka Andrássy born?

Katinka Andrássy was born on 21 September 1892 in Tiszadob.

When did Katinka Andrássy die?

Katinka Andrássy died on 12 June 1985 in Antibes.

What was Katinka Andrássy's occupation?

Katinka Andrássy was a writer and memoirist.

What nationality was Katinka Andrássy?

Katinka Andrássy was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Katinka Andrássy

· Wikidata: Q768833

· DBpedia: Katinka Andrássy

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