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Tibor Méray

1924 – 2020

Hungarian journalist

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About Tibor Méray

Lived 1924 – 2020 (aged 96). Tibor Méray was a Hungarian journalist, writer and screenwriter.

Tibor Méray (6 April 1924 – 12 November 2020) was a Hungarian journalist and writer, worked for various newspapers (Szabad Nép, Csillag) during the Communist regime. He was a war correspondent for Szabad Nép (official daily of the ruling communist Hungarian Working People's Party and predecessor of the Népszabadság) during the Korean War.

As a supporter of the politics of Imre Nagy, he fled the country after the abortive uprising of 1956 and became a staunch anti-Communist, living in Paris, France. After working for several journals, he was editor-in-chief of the Irodalmi Újság, an important emigrant Hungarian-language weekly in Paris, from 1971 to 1989.

He co-wrote the 1969 comedy spy novel Catch Me a Spy, which was later adapted into a 1971 film To Catch a Spy starring Kirk Douglas.

Tibor Méray died on 12 November 2020 in Paris.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Eötvös Loránd University, Madách Imre High School
Awards
Kossuth Prize; József Attila Prize; Joseph Pulitzer Memorial Prize; Legion of Honour; Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic; Nagy Imre Order of Merit; Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary; Pro Cultura Hungarica Award; Gundel Art Award; Attila József Prize
Also known as
Tibor Meray

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tibor Méray?

Hungarian journalist (1924–2020)

When was Tibor Méray born?

Tibor Méray was born on 6 April 1924 in Budapest.

When did Tibor Méray die?

Tibor Méray died on 12 November 2020 in Paris.

What was Tibor Méray's occupation?

Tibor Méray was a journalist, writer and screenwriter.

What nationality was Tibor Méray?

Tibor Méray was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tibor Méray

· Wikidata: Q1212908

· DBpedia: Tibor Méray

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