Péter Boross
Hungarian politician (born 1928) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The native form of this personal name is Boross Péter. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Péter Boross (born 27 August 1928)[1] is a retired Hungarian politician and former member of the Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF) who served as Prime Minister of Hungary from December 1993 to July 1994. He assumed the position upon the death of his predecessor, József Antall, and held the office until his right-wing coalition was defeated in election by the Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP), which was led by his successor Gyula Horn. Prior to his premiership, Boross functioned as Minister of Civilian Intelligence Services (1990) and Minister of the Interior (1990–1993). He was also a Member of Parliament from 1994 to 1998 and from 2006 to 2009.
Quick Facts Prime Minister of Hungary, President ...
Péter Boross | |
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Prime Minister of Hungary | |
In office 12 December 1993 – 15 July 1994 Acting: 12 December 1993 – 21 December 1993 | |
President | Árpád Göncz |
Preceded by | József Antall |
Succeeded by | Gyula Horn |
Minister of the Interior | |
In office 21 December 1990 – 21 December 1993 | |
Prime Minister | József Antall Himself (acting) |
Preceded by | Balázs Horváth |
Succeeded by | Imre Kónya |
Minister of Civilian Intelligence Services | |
In office 19 July 1990 – 21 December 1990 | |
Prime Minister | József Antall |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | András Gálszécsy |
Member of the National Assembly | |
In office 16 May 2006 – 31 January 2009 | |
In office 28 June 1994 – 17 June 1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1928-08-27) 27 August 1928 (age 95) Nagybajom, Hungary |
Political party | MDF (1992–2010) |
Spouse |
Ilona Papp
(m. 1952; died 2010) |
Children | 3 |
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