Benjamin Kallay

Benjamin Kallay

Austro-Hungarian statesman.
Date of Birth: 22.12.1839
Country: Austria

Content:
  1. Herman, Baron von Hengelmüller von Hengervár
  2. Political Career
  3. Literary Works
  4. Legacy

Herman, Baron von Hengelmüller von Hengervár

Herman, Baron von Hengelmüller von Hengervár was an Austro-Hungarian statesman.

Political Career

In 1867, Hengelmüller was elected to the Hungarian Parliament. He later served as Consul General in Belgrade, where he extensively traveled through the Balkans and Asia Minor. After Slavi Kallay, he was appointed Imperial Minister of Finance and entrusted with the administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Literary Works

Hengelmüller was a prolific writer. He authored "History of the Serbs" (Pest, 1877-1878) and "Russia's Eastern Policy" (Pest, 1878). He also translated John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty" into Hungarian.

Legacy

Hengelmüller's political and literary contributions left a lasting impact on Austro-Hungarian history and scholarship.

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