József Darvas

József Darvas (born József Dumitrás; 10 February 1912 – 3 December 1973) was a Hungarian writer and politician, who served as Minister of Religion and Education between 1950 and 1951, as Minister of Education between 1951 and 1953 and as Minister of Culture between 1953 and 1956. He was member of the Presidential Council of the People's Republic of Hungary since 1971.

József Darvas
Minister of Religion and Education of Hungary
In office 25 February 1950 – 19 May 1951
Preceded by	Gyula Ortutay
Succeeded by	Himself, as Minister of Education
Minister of Education of Hungary
In office 19 May 1951 – 4 July 1953
Preceded by	Himself, as Minister of Religion and Education
Succeeded by	Tibor Erdey-Grúz
Minister of Culture of Hungary
In office 4 July 1953 – 27 October 1956
Preceded by	József Révai
Succeeded by	György Lukács
Personal details
Born	József Dumitrás (1912-02-10)10 February 1912 Orosháza, Békés County, Kingdom of Hungary
Died	3 December 1973(1973-12-03) (aged 61) Budapest, Hungarian People's Republic
Political party	National Peasant Party, MSZMP
Profession	writer, publicist, politician

The native form of this personal name is Darvas József. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

References

• Magyar Életrajzi Lexikon

Political offices
Preceded by Gyula Ortutay	Minister of Religion and Education 1950–1951	Succeeded by post abolished
Preceded by post established	Minister of Education 1951–1953	Succeeded by Tibor Erdey-Grúz
Preceded by József Révai	Minister of Culture 1953–1956	Succeeded by György Lukács