Tamás Eszes (politician)
Tamás Eszes | |
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Eszes Tamás | |
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| Born | 18 May 1964 |
| Died | 3 November 2011 (aged 47) Gyöngyöspata, Heves County, Hungary |
| Organization | Véderő |
| Known for | Paramilitary leader |
Tamás Eszes (18 May 1964[1] – 3 November 2011) was a Hungarian politician. He was the leader of the far right paramilitary group Véderő.[2]
In April 2011 Eszes attempted to lead a training camp conducted by Véderő. He was arrested and led away by police. Eszes, a karate instructor, claimed the camp was intended to improve the physical condition of Hungarian youths.[3] The incident highlighted tensions between ethnic Hungarians and the local gypsy minority.[4]
In the same month Eszes announced that he would contest the mayoral election in Gyöngyöspata, Heves County.[5] He received 10.5% of the vote.[6]
Eszes was found dead at his home in Gyöngyöspata on 3 November 2011. He had committed suicide according to the police.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Az éjszakából a "harcba" és depresszióba – Eszes Tamás portréja" (in Hungarian). hvg.hu. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
- ^ "Paramilitary guard head found dead in Gyöngyöspata in apparent suicide". politics.hu. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ^ "Roma in Hungary leave town to escape vigilantes". Fox News. 22 April 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
- ^ Hodgson, Roger (30 April 2011). "Gyöngyöspata back in spotlight". budapesttimes.hu. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
- ^ "Right-wing vigilante group leader to run for mayor of village at center of ethnic tension". politics.hu. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
- ^ "Jobbik back in contention: Political Capital analysis". budapesttimes.hu. 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Militia leader's death suicide: police". budapesttimes.hu. 10 November 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
Sources
[edit]- "Hungarian Roma Flee From Far-Right Group". news.sky.com. 23 April 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- McLaughlin, Daniel (28 April 2011). "Hungary promises to tackle far-right vigilantes after four hurt in clashes". www.irishtimes.com. Retrieved 11 November 2011.