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Lajos Für
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| Minister of Defence of Hungary | |
| In office 23 May 1990 – 15 July 1994 |
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| Prime Minister | József Antall |
| Preceded by | Ferenc Kárpáti |
| Succeeded by | György Keleti |
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| Born | 21 December 1930 Egyházasrádóc, Hungary |
| Died | 22 October 2013 (aged 82) Budapest, Hungary |
| Political party | MDF (1987–1996) |
| Spouse | Friderika Bíró |
| Children | Ágnes Sarolta Balázs |
| Profession | politician, historian |
Lajos Für (born December 21, 1930 – died October 22, 2013) was an important Hungarian politician and historian. He is best known for serving as the Minister of Defence for Hungary from 1990 to 1994. He was also a leader of a major political party called the Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF).
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Who Was Lajos Für?
Lajos Für was born in a place called Egyházasrádóc, which is in Hungary. He grew up to become both a politician and someone who studied history. This combination of skills helped him a lot in his public life.
Joining the Hungarian Revolution
When he was a young man, Lajos Für took part in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. This was a very important event in Hungary's history. It was a big uprising where people tried to gain more freedom. His involvement showed his strong feelings about his country.
Serving as Defence Minister
After Hungary became a democratic country, Lajos Für took on a very important role. He became the Minister of Defence. This means he was in charge of the country's military and its protection.
Leading the Hungarian Democratic Forum
From 1994 to 1996, Lajos Für was the chairman of the Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF). This was a major conservative political party in Hungary. It was the party that led the government after the end of communism. He helped guide the party after the death of its previous leader, Prime Minister József Antall.
Family Life
Lajos Für was married to Friderika Bíró. They had two children together, a daughter named Ágnes and a son named Balázs. His daughter, Ágnes, later married another well-known Hungarian politician, Tamás Deutsch.
