György Horváth

activist

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.