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Resignation and Succession
- When
- February 1899
- Where
- Kingdom of Hungary
Bánffy's ministry faced a crisis in late 1898, leading to his resignation in February 1899. Széll was tasked with forming the new government.
The opposition refused to pass the budget in 1898 due to difficulties in negotiations with Austria. The crisis culminated in Bánffy's resignation in February 1899. Kálmán Széll was entrusted with the formation of a new cabinet, marking the transition of power.
Sources
- Dezső Bánffy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Kálmán Széll Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-05
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