László Batthyány

László Batthyány was a notable Hungarian nobleman and politician in the 19th century, known for his role as the first Prime Minister of Hungary in 1848 during the country's push for independence from Austria. A member of the aristocracy, he was committed to reform and modernization efforts but was short-lived in office due to political upheavals. Despite his brief tenure, he is remembered as a symbol of Hungary’s national awakening and the pursuit of sovereignty and civil rights during a turbulent era of European history.