| Kingdom of Hungary Magyar Királyság | |
|---|---|
| 1920–1946 | |
 Flag | |
| Capital and largest city | Budapest |
| Official languages | Hungarian |
| Recognized regional languages | Rusyn |
| Government | Monarchic Fascist State |
| History | |
• Established | 1920 |
• Dissolution | 1946 |
| Population | |
• 1941 estimate | 14,669,100 |
The Kingdom of Hungary was a country in Central Europe ruled by Miklós Horthy. It was later liberated by the Red Army and replaced by a socialist democracy.
History
Hungary, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was defeated in the First World War and lost 70% of its land as a result. In 1920, Regent Miklós Horthy crushed left-wing parties in the White Terror.[1]
Second World War
Hungary invaded the Soviet Union along with Germany during the Second World War in an attempt to recreate its empire. Prime Minister Döme Sztojáy approved a plan to send 100,000 Jews to Auschwitz. In May 1944, an anti-fascist resistance was formed and the Red Army began to liberate Hungary on 6 October. Horthy announced a ceasefire on 15 October and was overthrown and replaced by Hungarian fascist Ferenc Szálasi, who was a member of the Arrow Cross Party.[1]
Economy
Hungary had a feudal economy with an aristocracy and nobility and most wealth was owned by the Catholic Church. The economy was mainly agricultural and its industry was mostly foreign-owned and developed very slowly.[1]
Politics
The Kingdom of Hungary had a parliament but but under 30% of the population was allowed to vote.[2] The Social Democratic Party was allowed to participate in elections but could not organize strikes.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 TheFinnishBolshevik (2021-09-05). "History of the Hungarian People’s Republic PART 1: Horthy’s Hungary" ML-Theory. Archived from the original on 2021-09-12. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ↑ Wilfred G. Burchett (1951). People's Democracies. World Unity Publications.