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Levente Riz
Levente Riz

Levente Riz (born December 2, 1974 – died September 19, 2019) was a Hungarian educator and politician. He was born in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. He served as a very important leader for his community.

Who Was Levente Riz?

Levente Riz was a dedicated public servant. He worked as an educator, which means he helped teach and guide people. He also became a politician, which means he helped make decisions for his community and country.

Early Life and Education

Levente Riz was born in Budapest, Hungary. He grew up there and later studied at Eötvös Loránd University. This is a famous university in Hungary. His education helped him prepare for his future roles in public service.

A Leader in Rákosmente

Levente Riz was the mayor of Rákosmente, which is District XVII of Budapest. He started this important job on October 1, 2006. He continued to serve as mayor until he passed away. As mayor, he was responsible for leading the district and making sure things ran smoothly for the people living there.

Serving in the National Assembly

From 2010 to 2014, Levente Riz was also a member of the National Assembly. This is like being a member of parliament in other countries. He represented Rákosmente in the national government. While there, he was part of the Economic and Information Technology Committee. This committee helped make decisions about money and technology for the country.

Later Life and Legacy

In August 2019, Levente Riz announced that he would not run for mayor again. He made this decision because of health problems. He passed away a month later, on September 19, 2019, in Budapest. He was 44 years old. Levente Riz is remembered for his work as an educator and for his many years of service to the people of Rákosmente and Hungary.

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