Ferenc Deak

Background

Ferenc Deak was born at Sojtor, Hungary on October 17, 1803 to Erzsébet Sibrik and Ferenc Deák.

Education

He studied law.

Career

When the struggle between the Hapsburg dynasty and the supporters of the Hungarian constitution became acute, Deak followed a policy of moderation, warning both sides that harmony could be maintained only by observance of the laws. In 1833 he was elected to represent the county of Zala in the Hungarian Parliament. When the revolutionary fervor of 1848 brought the new constitutional laws into being, Deak became minister of justice in the first responsible cabinet. The outbreak of hostilities with Austria, 1848-1849, caused him to retire from politics. From 1854 he reasserted his influence and gathered around himself the foremost figures in Hungarian life, awaiting the opportunity for an understanding with Austria.

Achievements

• The compromise of 1867, re-establishing the Hungarian constitution and putting Hungary on parity with Austria, is directly attributable to his efforts. Austria-Hungary became a dual monarchy.

Works

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  • Beitrag zum ungarischen Staatsrecht (German Edition)

    (Beitrag zum ungarischen Staatsrecht ist ein unveränderter...)

  • Deák Ferencz Beszédei, 1829-1873

    (This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curat...)

  • Deák Ferencz beszédei: Összegyüjtötte Kónyi Manó (Volume 2) (Hungarian Edition)

Personality

His reputation for wisdom was widespread.

Deak refused all honors and offices.

Connections

Father:

Ferenc Deák

Mother:

Erzsébet Sibrik

References

• Deak Ferencz (Hungarian Edition)
• Ferenc Deak (World Leaders)
• Deák Ferencz. (Hungarian Edition)