Tamás Katona facts for kids
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Tamás Katona
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| Mayor of Budavár District I, Budapest |
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| In office 11 December 1994 – 18 October 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Imre Ligeti |
| Succeeded by | Gábor Tamás Nagy |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 2 May 1990 – 17 June 1998 |
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| Born | 2 February 1932 Budapest, Hungary |
| Died | 28 June 2013 (aged 81) Budapest, Hungary |
| Political party | MDF MDNP |
| Spouses | Mária Györki (1956–1981) Klára Barta (1984–2013) |
| Children | Ágnes Annamária Tibor Elek |
| Profession | historian, academic |
Tamás Katona (born February 2, 1932 – died June 28, 2013) was an important Hungarian historian, a smart academic, and a politician. He held several key roles in Hungary. He served as a top official for foreign affairs and was also the Mayor of Budavár, which is a district in Budapest. He also represented his region in the Hungarian Parliament.
A Life of Service
Tamás Katona was born in Budapest, Hungary. He grew up to become a historian, which means he studied and wrote about the past. He was also an academic, meaning he worked at universities.
Starting in Politics
In 1990, Tamás Katona became a Member of the National Assembly of Hungary. This is like being a member of parliament in other countries. He represented the Vác area. From 1990 to 1992, he also worked as the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. This job meant he helped manage Hungary's relationships with other countries.
Mayor of Budavár
Later, from 1994 to 1998, Tamás Katona became the Mayor of Budavár. This is the first district of Budapest, a very old and historic part of the city. As mayor, he was in charge of running the local government for that area.
Other Important Roles
Besides his political work, Tamás Katona was also involved in other important activities. From 1994 to 1998, he was the president of the Hungarian Scout Association. This organization helps young people learn important skills and values, much like the Boy Scouts or Girl Guides.
Later, from 2000 to 2002, he served as the Hungarian Ambassador to Poland. An ambassador is a country's official representative in another country. His job was to build good relationships between Hungary and Poland.
Tamás Katona passed away on June 28, 2013, in Budapest. He is remembered for his many contributions to Hungarian history, education, and public service.
