Ádám Récsey
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Baron Ádám Récsey de Récse (Hungarian: récsei báró Récsey Ádám, German: Adam Retsey von Retse; 10 February 1775 – 26 October 1852) was a Hungarian general, joined the army of Habsburg monarchy, and briefly a politician who was appointed illegally as the Prime Minister of Hungary by King Ferdinand V during the Revolution of 1848, serving in this capacity from 3 October to 7 October 1848. Récsey countersigned his own appointment, neglecting the Diet of Hungary. He resigned when an uprising broke out in Vienna in the effects of the Hungarian Revolution. He was the only Hungarian Prime Minister who was born in the 18th century.
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Ádám Récsey de Récse | |
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Prime Minister of Hungary appointed illegally | |
In office 3 October 1848 – 7 October 1848 Not recognized | |
Preceded by | Lajos Batthyány |
Succeeded by | Lajos Kossuth |
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Born | (1775-02-10)10 February 1775 Sárd, Kingdom of Hungary, Habsburg Empire |
Died | 26 October 1852(1852-10-26) (aged 77) Vienna, Austrian Empire |
Political party | Independent |
Awards | Military Order of Maria Theresa |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Austrian Empire |
Years of service | 1789–1850 |
Rank | Feldzeugmeister |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
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The native form of this personal name is Récsey Ádám. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.