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Miklós Gimes (1917-1958)

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Budapest, Hungary

Miklós Gimes (1917-1958) was a journalist who edited the paper "Magyar Szabadság" (Hungarian Freedom) during the 1956 Revolution.

Arrested in December 1956 and tried in secret together with Nagy and colleagues in June 1958. Sentenced to death and executed on 16 June 1958.

Buried in an unmarked grave at Plot 301 in Budapest's New Public Cemetery and publicly reburied on 16 June 1989.

This item was used in OSA's 2008 reconstruction The Trial.

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  • Title: Miklós Gimes (1917-1958)
  • Location: Budapest, Hungary
  • OSA website: The Trial
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