Lajos Kossuth

Hungarian politician (1802–1894)
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Lajos Kossuth
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Lajos Kossuth

Summary

Lajos Kossuth is a human[1]. Born in Monok[2], he… he was born on September 19, 1802[3]. He passed away in Turin[4]. He died on March 20, 1894[5]. He worked as an economist[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,620 views/month, #6,827 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Monok[2], Lajos Kossuth…
  • Lajos Kossuth passed away in Turin[4].
  • Lajos Kossuth was born on September 19, 1802[3].
  • Lajos Kossuth died on March 20, 1894[5].
  • Lajos Kossuth is buried at Fiume Road Graveyard[11].
  • Among Lajos Kossuth's spouses was Therese Meszlény[12].
  • A child of Lajos Kossuth was Ferenc Kossuth[13].
  • A child of Lajos Kossuth was Lajos Tódor Károly Kossuth[14].
  • Lajos Kossuth held citizenship in Hungary[15].
  • Lajos Kossuth held citizenship in statelessness[16].
  • Hungarian was Lajos Kossuth's native language[17].
  • Lajos Kossuth's professions included economist[6].
  • Lajos Kossuth's professions included journalist[7].
  • Lajos Kossuth's professions included politician[8].
  • Lajos Kossuth worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Lajos Kossuth held the position of member of the National Assembly of Hungary[18].
  • Lajos Kossuth held the position of governor[19].
  • Lajos Kossuth held the position of Minister of Finance in Hungary[20].
  • Lajos Kossuth held the position of Prime Minister of Hungary[21].
  • Lajos Kossuth held the position of Regent of Hungary[22].
  • Lajos Kossuth was educated at Lutheran College of Prešov[23].
  • Lajos Kossuth's education included a stint at Sárospatak Reformed College[24].
  • Lajos Kossuth received the honorary citizen of Miskolc[25].
  • Lajos Kossuth received the honorary citizen of Mukachevo[26].
  • Lajos Kossuth received the honorary citizen of Csongrád[27].

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Origins and Family

Lajos Kossuth was born in Monok[2]. He was born on September 19, 1802[3]. Hungarian was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Lutheran College of Prešov[23], a building[28], in Slovakia[29], founded in 1700[30] and Sárospatak Reformed College[24], a Gymnasium[31], in Hungary[32], founded in 1531[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and lawyer[9]. Positions held include member of the National Assembly of Hungary[18], a public office[34], in Hungary[35], founded in 1848[36]; governor[19], a public office[37]; Minister of Finance in Hungary[20], a public office[38], in Hungary[39], founded in 1848[40]; Prime Minister of Hungary[21], a public office[41], in Hungary[42], founded in 1848[43]; and Regent of Hungary[22], a position[44], in Kingdom of Hungary[45], founded in 1446[46].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of Miskolc[25], an award[47], in Hungary[48], founded in 1886[49]; honorary citizen of Mukachevo[26], an award[50], in Ukraine[51], founded in 1875[52]; honorary citizen of Csongrád[27], an award[53], in Hungary[54]; honorary citizen of Szentes[55], an award[56], in Hungary[57]; and honorary citizen of Győr[58], an award[59], in Hungary[60].

Personal Life

Lajos Kossuth was married to Therese Meszlény[12]. Children include Ferenc Kossuth[13], an engineer[61], 1841–1914[62], of Hungary[63], awarded the honorary citizen of Szentes[64], specialised in politics[65] and Lajos Tódor Károly Kossuth[14], a railway engineer[66], 1844–1918[67], of Hungary[68]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[69]. He was affiliated with the Opposition Party[70].

Death and Burial

Lajos Kossuth died on March 20, 1894[5]. He passed away in Turin[4]. The cause of death was influenza[71]. Burial took place at Fiume Road Graveyard[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Lajos Kossuth include Kossuth County[72], a county of Iowa[73], in United States[74], founded in 1851[75]; Kossuth Square[76], a square[77], in Hungary[78]; Kossuth Prize[79], an award[80], in Hungary[81], founded in 1948[82]; Kossuth Bridge[83], a road bridge[84], in Hungary[85], founded in 1946[86]; 90376 Kossuth[87], an asteroid[88]; and Kossuth Grand Prize[89], an award[90], in Hungary[91].

Why It Matters

Lajos Kossuth ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,620 views/month, #6,827 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]

Entities named for him include Kossuth County[72], a county of Iowa[73], in United States[74], founded in 1851[75]; Kossuth Square[76], a square[77], in Hungary[78]; Kossuth Prize[79], an award[80], in Hungary[81], founded in 1948[82]; Kossuth Bridge[83], a road bridge[84], in Hungary[85], founded in 1946[86]; 90376 Kossuth[87], an asteroid[88]; and Kossuth Grand Prize[89], an award[90], in Hungary[91].

FAQs

Where was Lajos Kossuth born?

Lajos Kossuth's place of birth was Monok[2].

Where did Lajos Kossuth die?

Lajos Kossuth passed away in Turin[4].

Who was Lajos Kossuth married to?

Lajos Kossuth's spouses include Therese Meszlény[12].

What did Lajos Kossuth do for work?

Lajos Kossuth worked as economist[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Lajos Kossuth go to school?

Lajos Kossuth was educated at Lutheran College of Prešov[23] and Sárospatak Reformed College[24].

What awards did Lajos Kossuth receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Miskolc[25], honorary citizen of Mukachevo[26], honorary citizen of Csongrád[27], and honorary citizen of Szentes[55].

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