Péter Medgyessy
Prime minister
Péter Medgyessy (Hungarian pronunciation: [peːtɛr mɛdɟɛʃːi] (13px ); born 19 October 1942, Budapest) is a Hungarian politician and was the fifth Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary from 27 May 2002 until 29 September 2004. On 25 August 2004 he resigned over disputes with coalition partner Alliance of Free Democrats, but remained caretaker Prime Minister for a 30-day period as required by the Constitution, and a few additional days until his successor Ferenc Gyurcsány was confirmed by Parliament.
Personal facts
| Birth date | October 19, 1942 |
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| Birth place | Budapest , Kingdom of Hungary (1920–46) |
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| Spouse | Katalin Csapl%C3%A1r |
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