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Lajos Kossuth was a Hungarian lawyer, politician, and revolutionary figure. Born on September 19, 1802, and died on March 20, 1894, Kossuth is renowned for his leadership during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849. He advocated for democratic reforms and national independence. After the revolution's failure, he went into exile, continuing to fight for Hungarian causes.

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Famous Lajos Kossuth Quotes

“The policy of the house of Austria, which aimed at destroying the independence of Hungary as a state, has been pursued unaltered for three hundred years.”

Years Has Beens States Three House Policy Hundred Independence Destroying Pursued Austria Hungary

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“The Hungarian ministry begged the king earnestly to issue orders to all troops and commanders of fortresses in Hungary, enjoining fidelity to the Constitution, and obedience to the ministers of Hungary.”

Order Issues Kings Constitution Obedience Ministers Troops Ministry Commanders Fidelity Fortresses Hungary Hungarians

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“Hungary is, in a word, in a state of WAR against the Hapsburg dynasty, a war of legitimate defence, by which alone it can ever regain independence and freedom.”

War States Independence Defence Dynasty Hungary Independence And Freedom

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“I believe that the confidence of Hungary in me is not shaken by misfortune nor broken by my calumniators.”

Believe Heart I Believe Broken Broken Heart Misfortunes Hungary

Book:Select speeches, condensed and abridged, with Kossuth's express sanction, by F. W. Newman

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