About Pál Losonczi
Lived 1919 – 2005 (aged 85). Pál Losonczi was a Hungarian politician.
Pál Losonczi (born Pál Laklia; 18 September 191928 March 2005) was a Hungarian communist political figure. He was Chairman of the Hungarian Presidential Council (i.e., titular head of state) from 1967 to 1987.
Honours Knight Grand Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1969). Empire of Iran : Commemorative Medal of the 2500th Anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire (14/10/1971). Knight Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (14/08/1979). Gold Star Order (11/1984).
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Who was Pál Losonczi?
Hungarian politician (1919-2005)
When was Pál Losonczi born?
Pál Losonczi was born on 18 September 1919 in Bolhó.
When did Pál Losonczi die?
Pál Losonczi died on 28 March 2005 in Kaposvár.
What was Pál Losonczi's occupation?
Pál Losonczi was a politician.
What nationality was Pál Losonczi?
Pál Losonczi was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pál Losonczi. https://biography.guide/pal-losonczi/
MLA: "Pál Losonczi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pal-losonczi/.
Chicago: "Pál Losonczi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pal-losonczi/.
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