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 | 18 June 1868 Kenderes, Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 9 February 1957 (aged 88) Estoril, Portugal |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Spouse(s) | Magdolna Purgly |
| Children | 4, including István and Miklós |
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