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 | |
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Prime Minister of Hungary 5th Prime Minister of the Third Republic of Hungary | |
In office 27 May 2002 – 29 September 2004 | |
President | Ferenc Mádl |
Preceded by | Viktor Orbán |
Succeeded by | Ferenc Gyurcsány |
Minister of Finance | |
In office 1 January 1987 – 15 December 1987 | |
Preceded by | István Hetényi |
Succeeded by | Miklós Villányi |
In office 1 March 1996 – 7 July 1998 | |
Preceded by | Lajos Bokros |
Succeeded by | Zsigmond Járai |
Personal details | |
Born | ![]() | 19 October 1942
Political party | independent (MSZMP until 1989) |
Spouse(s) | Katalin Csaplár |
Profession | Economist |
Website | www.medgyessy.hu |
Medgyessy was born in Budapest, Hungary.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Fisher, Ian (22 April 2002). "Hungarians Choose Socialist as New Leader". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ↑ "Prime Minister Resigns In Hungary Power Fight". The Wall Street Journal. 20 August 2004. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
Other websitesEdit
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