Mátyás Szűrös

Mátyás Szűrös
Szűrös in 2001
Provisional President of Hungary
In office
23 October 1989 – 2 May 1990
Prime MinisterMiklós Németh
Preceded byBrunó Ferenc Straub
(as Chairman of the Presidential Council of Hungary)
Succeeded byÁrpád Göncz
Speaker of the National Assembly
In office
10 March 1989 – 23 October 1989
Preceded byIstván Stadinger
Succeeded byIstván Fodor (acting)
Árpád Göncz
Personal details
Born (1933-09-11) 11 September 1933
PartyMSZMP (?–1989)
MSZP (1989–2002)
New Left Party (2002–2003)
SZDP (2003–2013)
SpouseAndrea Takács
Children3
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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.