Kossuth Lajos

Kossuth Lajos (1802–1894) was a Hungarian lawyer, politician, and a key figure in Hungary's struggle for independence from the Austrian Empire during the 1848 revolutions in Europe. He championed democratic reforms and national self-determination, becoming the face of Hungarian nationalism. Kossuth served as the Governor-President of Hungary and sought to establish a parliamentary democracy. After Hungary's unsuccessful revolt, he lived in exile but remained influential, advocating for Hungarian rights and autonomy. His legacy is celebrated in Hungary, where he is remembered as a national hero and a symbol of the fight for freedom and democracy.