Miklós Horthy
Regent of Hungary from 1920 to 1944
Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya (18 June 1868 – 9 February 1957), was a Hungarian admiral and statesman who served as the regent of the Kingdom of Hungary between the two World Wars and throughout most of World War II – from 1 March 1920 to 15 October 1944.
Miklós Horthy | |
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Regent of Hungary | |
In office 1 March 1920 – 15 October 1944 | |
Deputy | István Horthy (1942) |
Preceded by | Károly Huszár |
Succeeded by | Ferenc Szálasi |
Personal details | |
Born | Kenderes, Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary | 18 June 1868
Died | 9 February 1957 Estoril, Portugal | (aged 88)
Nationality | Hungarian |
Spouse(s) | Magdolna Purgly |
Children | 4, including István and Miklós |
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