Minister of Education (Hungary) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The minister of human capacities of Hungary (Hungarian: Magyarország emberierőforrás-minisztere) is a special member of the Hungarian government. This person is in charge of the Ministry of Human Capacities, which looks after important areas like education, health, social affairs, and culture.

Until 2022, Miklós Kásler was the minister in charge of these areas. After that, the responsibilities were given to the minister of interior, Sándor Pintér.

Ministers for Education and Culture in Hungary's History
Images for kids
See also

Ministers for Education and Culture in Hungary's History

Hungary has had ministers looking after education and culture for a long time. The name and responsibilities of this ministry have changed many times throughout history. Let's explore how this important role has evolved.

Early Education Leaders (1848-1919)

The first minister specifically for education was appointed in 1848. This was a time when Hungary was going through big changes.

József Eötvös was the very first Minister of Education in 1848. He was part of the Batthyány government.
Soon after, the ministry changed its name to the Ministry of Religion and Public Education. This shows that religion and schooling were closely linked back then.
During this period, many different people held this position, often for short times, as Hungary experienced many political changes and even a revolution.

After the 1848 revolution, Hungary became part of the Austrian Empire for a while. Later, in 1867, the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy was formed, and Hungary got its own government again.

József Eötvös returned as Minister of Religion and Public Education in 1867. He served for several years, working to shape education in Hungary.
Many other ministers followed, like Ágoston Trefort who served for a very long time, from 1872 to 1888. He helped develop the education system during a stable period.
Albert Apponyi also held this position twice, first from 1906 to 1910, and again from 1917 to 1918.

Changes During Republics and Kingdoms (1919-1951)

The early 20th century was a time of great change in Hungary, with different types of governments.

In 1919, the ministry was briefly split into two: the Ministry of Religion and the Ministry of Public Education.
During the short-lived Hungarian Soviet Republic in 1919, the leaders were called "People's Commissars of Public Education." György Lukács was one of them.
After this, the Ministry of Religion and Public Education was brought back.
From 1920 to 1946, during the Hungarian Kingdom, ministers like Kunó Klebelsberg (1922-1931) and Bálint Hóman (who served two terms) played key roles in shaping education and culture.
After World War II, during the Hungarian Republic, the ministry continued to evolve.

Education and Culture in the People's Republic (1949-1990)

When Hungary became the Hungarian People's Republic in 1949, the government structure changed again.

The ministry was once more divided, this time into the Ministry of Religion and Public Education and the Ministry of Popular Culture.
Later, these two ministries were merged to form the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in 1957.
Ministers like Valéria Benke and Pál Ilku were in charge of cultural affairs for many years during this time.
In 1974, the ministry was split again into the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture.
Finally, in 1980, they were merged back into the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, which lasted until 1990.

Modern Era: Education, Culture, and Human Resources (1990-Present)

After the fall of communism in 1989, Hungary became a republic again, and the ministries continued to change to better serve the country's needs.

From 1990 to 1998, it was called the Ministry of Culture and Public Education. Bertalan Andrásfalvy and Bálint Magyar were among the ministers during this period.
In 1998, it was divided into the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of National Cultural Heritage.
Then, in 2006, these two were combined again to form the Ministry of Education and Culture. István Hiller was the minister for this combined role.
In 2010, the ministry was reorganized into the Ministry of National Resources. Miklós Réthelyi was the first minister in this new setup.
Finally, in 2012, it became the Ministry of Human Resources, which was later renamed the Ministry of Human Capacities. This ministry handles a wide range of areas that affect people's lives, including education, health, social services, and culture.
Zoltán Balog and Miklós Kásler served as ministers of human resources, overseeing these important areas until 2022.

Images for kids

József Eötvös, the first Minister of Education.
Lajos Batthyány, who temporarily led the ministry.
Károly Szász, acting as Secretary of State.
Mihály Horváth, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
József Szlávy, acting minister.
Tivadar Pauler, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Ágoston Trefort, who served for a long time.
Gábor Baross, acting minister.
Albin Csáky, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Loránd Eötvös, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Gyula Wlassics, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Albert Berzeviczy, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Gyula Tost, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Albert Apponyi, who served two terms.
Ferenc Székely, acting minister.
János Zichy, who served two terms.
Károly Huszár, acting minister.
Márton Lovászy, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Coat of arms of Hungary (1918-1919).
Zsigmond Kunfi, Minister of Public Education.
György Lukács, People's Commissar of Public Education.
József Pogány, People's Commissar of Public Education.
Béla Barabás, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Béla Kelemen, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Mihály Dömötör, acting minister.
Sándor Garbai, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Sándor Imre, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Coat of arms of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946; angels).
József Vass, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Kunó Klebelsberg, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Sándor Ernszt, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Jenő Karafiáth, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Bálint Hóman, who served two terms.
Pál Teleki, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
István Antal, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Iván Rakovszky, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Coat of arms of Hungary (1945).
Ferenc Szálasi, acting minister.
Coat of arms of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946, 1990).
Dezső Keresztury, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Gyula Ortutay, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
József Darvas, Minister of Religion and Public Education.
Coat of arms of Hungary (1949-1956).
József Révai, Minister of Popular Culture.
György Lukács, Minister of Popular Culture.
Coat of arms of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957).
Gyula Kállai, Minister of Cultural Affairs.
Coat of arms of Hungary (1957-1990).
Imre Pozsgay, Minister of Culture and later Cultural Affairs.
Béla Köpeczi, Minister of Cultural Affairs.
Tibor Czibere, Minister of Cultural Affairs.
Ferenc Glatz, Minister of Cultural Affairs.
Bertalan Andrásfalvy, Minister of Culture and Public Education.
Ferenc Mádl, Minister of Culture and Public Education.
Gábor Fodor, Minister of Culture and Public Education.
Bálint Magyar, Minister of Culture and Public Education and later Minister of Education.
Zoltán Pokorni, Minister of Education.
József Pálinkás, Minister of Education.
József Hámori, Minister of National Cultural Heritage.
Zoltán Rockenbauer, Minister of National Cultural Heritage.
Gábor Görgey, Minister of National Cultural Heritage.
István Hiller, Minister of National Cultural Heritage and later Education and Culture.
András Bozóki, Minister of National Cultural Heritage.
Miklós Réthelyi, Minister of National Resources.
Zoltán Balog, Minister of Human Resources.
Miklós Kásler, Minister of Human Resources.