Árpád Göncz: Biography, Facts and Career
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Árpád Göncz (10 February 1922 – 6 October 2015) was a Hungarian writer, translator, lawyer and liberal politician who served as President of Hungary from 2 May 1990 to 4 August 2000. Göncz played a role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, for which he was imprisoned for six years. After his release, he worked as a translator of English-language literary works. He was also a founding member of the Alliance of Free Democrats (SZDSZ) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary (de facto head of state) before becoming president. He was Hungary's first freely elected head of state, as well as the first in 42 years who was not a communist or a fellow traveller. He was a member of the international advisory council of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.
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- Full name: Árpád Göncz
- Born: 1922-02-10
- Nationality: Hungary
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q102200
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Who is Árpád Göncz?
Árpád Göncz (10 February 1922 – 6 October 2015) was a Hungarian writer, translator, lawyer and liberal politician who served as President of Hungary from 2 May 1990 to 4 August 2000.
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Árpád Göncz is Hungary.
When was Árpád Göncz born?
Árpád Göncz was born on 1922-02-10.
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