Bálint Magyar
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Bálint Magyar (born as János Magyar; 15 November 1952) is a Hungarian politician, who served as Minister of Education between 1996–1998 and between 2002–2006. He was a founding member of the Alliance of Free Democrats.
Quick Facts Minister of Education of Hungary, Preceded by ...
Bálint Magyar | |
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Minister of Education of Hungary | |
In office 27 May 2002 – 9 June 2006 | |
Preceded by | József Pálinkás |
Succeeded by | István Hiller (Education and Culture) |
In office 1 January 1996 – 8 July 1998 | |
Preceded by | Gábor Fodor |
Succeeded by | Zoltán Pokorni |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-11-15) 15 November 1952 (age 71) Budapest, Hungary |
Political party | SZDSZ |
Spouse | Róza Hodosán |
Children | Annamária |
Profession | politician |
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The native form of this personal name is Magyar Bálint. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
His book Magyar polip – A posztkommunista maffiaállam (2013) describes modern Hungary as a mafia state.[1] An English translation of the book, Post-Communist Mafia State: The Case of Hungary, was published in 2016.[2][3]