György Horváth
György Horváth, known for his pivotal role in the protests following Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány's controversial 2006 speech, became an iconic figure when he drove a tank during the demonstrations in Budapest. His act of driving a T-34 tank through a crowd of protesters was widely covered in international media, symbolizing resistance against what many perceived as a repressive regime. Born in Seregélyes, Hungary, Horváth was deeply influenced by the 1956 revolution and served in the Hungarian Army as a tank driver. His actions during the protests led to legal consequences, including a suspended prison sentence. Horváth passed away due to a terminal illness, receiving care from his daughter until the end.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 5,367 | $160,000 | 89$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 5,367 | $160,000 | 89$ |
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György Horváth was known for his role as a tank driver during the protests following Ferenc Gyurcsány's speech in 2006.
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