Károly Huszár

Károly Huszár was a Hungarian journalist and politician who served as the president of Hungary from November 1919 to March 1920. His presidency followed a period of significant turmoil in Hungary, including the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy at the end of World War I, the establishment of a short-lived Soviet republic under Béla Kun, and subsequent Romanian occupation.123

Huszár's government was formed as a provisional regime intended to restore order and prepare for elections. However, the country faced immense challenges, including economic disruption, widespread unemployment, and social unrest stemming from the war and revolutionary periods. Admiral Miklós Horthy was elected regent in March 1920, and the Huszár government soon resigned, leading to the formation of a coalition government.23