Péter Medgyessy

Hungarian politician

Péter Medgyessy (born 19 October 1942) is a Hungarian politician. He was the fifth Prime Minister of Hungary.[1] He served as Prime Minister from May 2002 to September 2004.[2]

Péter Medgyessy
Medgyessy in August 2014 (cropped).JPG
Prime Minister of Hungary
5th Prime Minister of the Third Republic of Hungary
In office
27 May 2002 – 29 September 2004
PresidentFerenc Mádl
Preceded byViktor Orbán
Succeeded byFerenc Gyurcsány
Minister of Finance
In office
1 January 1987 – 15 December 1987
Preceded byIstván Hetényi
Succeeded byMiklós Villányi
In office
1 March 1996 – 7 July 1998
Preceded byLajos Bokros
Succeeded byZsigmond Járai
Personal details
Born (1942-10-19) 19 October 1942 (age 80)
Hungary Budapest, Hungary
Political partyindependent (MSZMP until 1989)
Spouse(s)Katalin Csaplár
ProfessionEconomist
Websitewww.medgyessy.hu

Medgyessy was born in Budapest, Hungary.

ReferencesEdit

  1. Fisher, Ian (22 April 2002). "Hungarians Choose Socialist as New Leader". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
  2. "Prime Minister Resigns In Hungary Power Fight". The Wall Street Journal. 20 August 2004. Retrieved 2021-09-12.

Other websitesEdit

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