János Petrán (born 28 August 1934) is a former Hungarian diplomat and security agent, who served as Hungarian Ambassador to the United States[1] between 1981 and 1983. After that he represented Hungary at the international organizations based in Vienna from 1983 to 1985.[2]

János Petrán
Hungarian Ambassador to the United States
In office
2 September 1981 – 2 August 1983
Preceded byFerenc Esztergályos
Succeeded byVencel Házi
Personal details
Born (1934-08-28) 28 August 1934 (age 90)
Oroszlány, Hungary
Political partyMSZMP
Professionpolitician

References

edit
  1. ^ Current world leaders, Volume 26, Issue 2, International Academy, 1983, p, 155
  2. ^ Baráth & Gecsényi 2015, p. 241.

Sources

edit
  • Baráth, Magdolna; Gecsényi, Lajos, eds. (2015). Főkonzulok, követek és nagykövetek 1945–1990 [Consuls General, Envoys, Ambassadors 1945–1990] (in Hungarian). MTA Bölcsészettudományi Kutatóközpont. ISBN 978-963-416-007-6.
edit
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Hungarian Ambassador to the United States
1981–1983
Succeeded by