Mátyás Szűrös
Mátyás Szűrös (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈmaːcaːʃ ˈsyːrøʃ]; born 11 September 1933) is a Hungarian politician. He was provisional President of the Republic from 23 October 1989 to 2 May 1990. His presidency occurred during Hungary's transition from Communism to democratic government.[1]
Mátyás Szűrös | |
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.JPG) | |
| Provisional President of Hungary | |
| In office 23 October 1989 – 2 May 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Brunó Ferenc Straub Chairman of the Presidential Council |
| Succeeded by | Árpád Göncz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 September 1933 Püspökladány, Hungary |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Political party | MSZMP (?-1989) MSZP (1989-2002) New Left Party (2002-2003) SZDP (2003-present) |
| Spouse(s) | Andrea Takács |
| Children | Mátyás Iván Lili Andrea |