Béla Turi-Kovács facts for kids
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Béla Turi-Kovács
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Turi-Kovács in 2002
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| Minister of Environment | |
| In office 1 December 2000 – 27 May 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Ferenc Ligetvári |
| Succeeded by | Mária Kóródi Environment and Water |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 18 June 1998 – 3 November 2023 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 December 1935 Endrőd, Hungary |
| Died | 3 November 2023 (aged 87) |
| Political party | FKGP (1956; 1994–2001) MDF (1988–1990) |
| Other political affiliations |
Smallholders' Civil Association (Fidesz-ally) |
| Children | 1 |
| Profession | jurist, politician |
Béla Turi-Kovács (born December 2, 1935 – died November 3, 2023) was an important Hungarian politician. He served as the Minister of Environment for Hungary from 2000 to 2002. He was also a member of the Hungarian Parliament for a long time, from 1998 until he passed away.
Béla Turi-Kovács was known as the "Father of the House" starting in 2014. This special title is given to the oldest member of the parliament. Because he held this title, he had the honor of opening the first meetings of the National Assembly in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
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Early Life and Political Journey
Béla Turi-Kovács was born in a town called Endrőd in Hungary on December 2, 1935. He became interested in politics from a young age.
Joining Political Parties
In 1956, when he was 20 years old, he joined the Independent Smallholders, Agrarian Workers and Civic Party. This was an important time in Hungary's history. Later, he was also involved with other political groups, like the Hungarian Democratic Forum.
Serving as a Minister
From 2000 to 2002, Béla Turi-Kovács held a very important job. He was the Minister of Environment. This role meant he was in charge of protecting Hungary's nature and environment.
A Long Career in Parliament
Béla Turi-Kovács was a member of the Hungarian Parliament for many years. He started in 1998 and continued serving until his death in 2023. This shows how dedicated he was to his country.
Later Years
Béla Turi-Kovács passed away on November 3, 2023, at the age of 87. He left behind a legacy of public service in Hungary.
