László Sólyom was a prominent Hungarian political figure, lawyer, and librarian best known for serving as the President of Hungary who left a lasting impact on the country's political landscape. Sólyom began his career as a lawyer, specializing in constitutional law. He also served as a librarian at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. In 1989, Sólyom became involved in the political transition in Hungary, serving as an advisor to the round table talks that led to the country's first free election... moreLászló Sólyom was a prominent Hungarian political figure, lawyer, and librarian best known for serving as the President of Hungary who left a lasting impact on the country's political landscape. Sólyom began his career as a lawyer, specializing in constitutional law. He also served as a librarian at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. In 1989, Sólyom became involved in the political transition in Hungary, serving as an advisor to the round table talks that led to the country's first free elections in 1990. He was a founding member of the Hungarian Democratic Forum, a political party that emerged from the round table talks, and served as the party's chairman from 1990 to 1994. That same year, Sólyom was elected as a member of the Hungarian Parliament. In 2005, Sólyom was elected as the President of Hungary, a position he held until 2010. During his tenure as president, Sólyom was known for his efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Hungary and around the world. He also played a key role in the country's accession to the European Union in 2004. After completing his term as president, Sólyom returned to his legal career, serving as a senior counsel at the Hungarian law firm, Csongrád & Co. Sólyom received numerous awards and honors throughout his career , including the Order of the White Double Cross, which is one of Hungary's highest honors.
