Pál Simon (politician)
Pál Simon (17 February 1929 – 6 February 2021) was a Hungarian chemical engineer and politician. He was the last Minister of Heavy Industry in the cabinet of Prime Minister György Lázár from 1975 to 1980. He was also Hungarian Ambassador to Yugoslavia between 1981 and 1985.[1]
Pál Simon | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Heavy Industry | |
| In office 4 July 1975 – 31 December 1980 | |
| Prime Minister | György Lázár |
| Preceded by | Gyula Szekér |
| Succeeded by | Lajos Méhes (Minister of Industry) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 February 1929 Miskolc, Hungary |
| Died | 6 February 2021 (aged 91) |
| Political party | MDP (1947–1956) MSZMP (1956–1989) |
| Profession | politician, chemical engineer |
Simon died on 6 February 2021 after a brief illness, eleven days before his 92nd birthday.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Elhunyt Dr. Simon Pál a Dunai Kőolajfinomító első igazgatója" (in magyar). Hírtükör. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2021-02-15.