Mátyás Szűrös
Mátyás Szűrös | |
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Szűrös in 2001 | |
| Acting President of Hungary | |
| In office 23 October 1989 – 2 May 1990 | |
| Prime Minister | Miklós Németh |
| Preceded by | Brunó Ferenc Straub (as Chairman of the Presidential Council of Hungary) |
| Succeeded by | Árpád Göncz |
| Speaker of the National Assembly | |
| In office 10 March 1989 – 23 October 1989 | |
| Preceded by | István Stadinger |
| Succeeded by | István Fodor (acting)Árpád Göncz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 September 1933 Püspökladány, Hungary |
| Political party | MSZMP (?–1989) MSZP (1989–2002) New Left Party (2002–2003) SZDP (2003–2013) |
| Spouse | Andrea Takács |
| Children | Mátyás Iván Lili Andrea |
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Mátyás Szűrös (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈmaːcaːʃ ˈsyːrøʃ]; born 11 September 1933) is a Hungarian politician. He served as provisional president of the Republic from 23 October 1989 to 2 May 1990. His presidency occurred during Hungary's transition from Communism to democratic government.