Tamás Eszes (politician) explained
| Tamás Eszes |
| Native Name: | Eszes Tamás |
| Native Name Lang: | Hungarian |
| Birth Date: | 1964 5, df=y |
| Death Place: | Gyöngyöspata, Heves County, Hungary |
| 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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Notes and References
- Web site: Az éjszakából a "harcba" és depresszióba – Eszes Tamás portréja. hvg.hu. 10 November 2011. hu.
- Web site: Paramilitary guard head found dead in Gyöngyöspata in apparent suicide. politics.hu. 4 November 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141011120723/http://www.politics.hu/20111104/paramilitary-guard-head-found-dead-in-gyongyospata/. 11 October 2014.
- News: Roma in Hungary leave town to escape vigilantes. foxnews.com. 22 April 2011. 22 April 2011.
- News: Hodgson. Roger. Gyöngyöspata back in spotlight. 10 November 2011. budapesttimes.hu. 30 April 2011.
- Web site: Right-wing vigilante group leader to run for mayor of village at center of ethnic tension. politics.hu. 10 November 2011.
- News: Jobbik back in contention: Political Capital analysis. budapesttimes.hu. 22 July 2011.
- News: Militia leader’s death suicide: police. 10 November 2011. budapesttimes.hu. 11 November 2011.
