Tamás Eszes | |
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Eszes Tamás | |
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Born | 18 May 1964 |
Died | 3 November 2011 47) Gyöngyöspata, Heves County, Hungary | (aged
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]
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