Imre Pozsgay
Imre András Pozsgay (26 November 1933 – 25 March 2016)[1] was a Hungarian Communist politician.
Imre Pozsgay | |
|---|---|
 Imre Pozsgay in June 2012 | |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 27 June 1980 – 25 June 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Károly Polinszky |
| Succeeded by | Béla Köpeczi |
| Minister of Culture | |
| In office 22 July 1976 – 27 June 1980 | |
| Preceded by | László Orbán |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as Minister of Education) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 November 1933 Kóny, Hungary |
| Died | 25 March 2016 (aged 82) Budapest, Hungary |
| Political party | MDP (1950–1956) MSZMP (1956–1989) MSZP (1989–1990) NDSZ (1991–1996) |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | politician |
He played a key role in Hungary's fight for democracy after 1988. He served as Minister of Culture (1976–1980), Minister of Education (1980–1982) and Minister of State (1988–1990). He was also a Member of Parliament from 1983 to 1994.
References
- ↑ "Meghalt Pozsgay Imre" (in magyar). Index.hu. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.