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Pál Pesthy
Minister of Justice of Hungary
In office 13 March 1924 – 8 January 1929
Preceded by	István Bethlen
Succeeded by	István Bethlen
Personal details
Born	(1873-07-09)July 9, 1873 Uzdborjád, Austria-Hungary
Died	7 May 1952(1952-05-07) (aged 78) Sárszentlőrinc, People's Republic of Hungary
Political party	Unity Party
Spouse	Szeréna Belák
Children	Márta Amália
Profession	politician, jurist

Pál Pesthy (9 July 1873 - 7 May 1952) was a Hungarian politician and jurist, who served as Minister of Justice between 1924 and 1929. During his ministership the law being about the House of Magnates' organization (1926 XXII), some institutions of civil law, the forensic organisation's modification (1924 XV) and the last recommendation of the Civil Code were made (1928). From 1929 to 1931 he was the chairman of the Unity Party. He was a member of the House of Magnates from 1940.

References

• Magyar Életrajzi Lexikon

External links

• Media related to Pál Pesthy at Wikimedia Commons

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