Background
KOSSUTH, Francis was born on November 16, 1841 in Budapest, 16 November Son of Louis Kossuth, late Governor of Hungary and Theresia Meszleny.
KOSSUTH, Francis was born on November 16, 1841 in Budapest, 16 November Son of Louis Kossuth, late Governor of Hungary and Theresia Meszleny.
Paris; London University College. Was taken prisoner at the age of eight years by the Austrians, and kept in prison as a child at the fortress of Presburg. When liberated was exiled by Emperor of Austria, still a child.
Joined his father, at Kulahia, Asia Minor. Came with him to England. Went to Italy in 1861 as civil engineer, and rose to considerable repute in this profession.
When in 1894 Louis Kossuth died, he acquiesced in the edict of his countrymen to bring back to Hungary the remains of his father which were received with unprecedented funeral honours. Soon returned Member of Parliament, and after a short parliamentary career became acknowledged leader of Party of Independence. His influence in country and his popularity rose rapidly, and when the Hungarian parliament resisted the encroachments on constitutional rights he became leader of coalesced parties forming majority of House.
A member of the Wekerle Cabinet, 1896, and leader of House. Member of Parliament. Of Udvard and of Kossuth, Hungarian noble; the letters patent of nobility were renewed to the family in 1263.
Clubs: Nemzeti Casino, Orszagos Casino, Park, Ftiggetlensegi, Budapest.
A good musician, and efficient sculptor and oil colour painter (portraits, and especially landscapes). He speaks, reads, and writes six European languages.