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Mátyás Rákosi — Age & Birthday

Born: 9 March 1892 · Died: 5 February 1971 · Age at death: 78

How old was Mátyás Rákosi when he died?

Mátyás Rákosi died aged 78. He was born on 9 March 1892 and died on 5 February 1971.

Communist leader of Hungary during the early Cold War era

Did you know?He famously described his method of gradually eliminating his political opponents as 'salami tactics', cutting them away piece by piece.

Mátyás Rákosi (né Rosenfeld; 9 March 1892 – 5 February 1971) was a Hungarian communist politician who was the de facto leader of Hungary from 1948 to 1956.

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Age at death: 78
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Years since death: 55

Born: March 9, 1892 · Ada, Serbia
Died: February 5, 1971
Nationality: Hungarian
Known for: Royalty, Politics

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