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Ferenc Chorin

Ferenc Chorin

Hungarian politician

The native form of this personal name is Chorin Ferenc. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Ferenc Chorin (Arad 11 May 1842 – Budapest, 20 January 1925) was a Hungarian politician and a member of the National Assembly of Hungary.[1]

Chorin in 1878

He was born in Arad, Kingdom of Hungary, Austrian Empire (today in Romania) and descended from a rabbi. He was among the first Jews elected to the Hungarian parliament (1867). He converted to Christianity and was made a life member of the parliament's upper house, the House of Magnates (1903). Apart from politics, he was a mining company executive.[1] He died in Budapest and is buried in the Kerepesi cemetery.

Chorin's grave monument.

References

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    YIVO Encyclopedia


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