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 byGyula Ortutay
Succeeded byHimself, as Minister of Education
Minister of Education of Hungary
In office
19 May 1951 – 4 July 1953
Preceded byHimself, as Minister of Religion and Education
Succeeded byTibor Erdey-Grúz
Minister of Culture of Hungary
In office
4 July 1953 – 27 October 1956
Preceded byJózsef Révai
Succeeded byGyörgy Lukács
Personal details
Born
József Dumitrás

(1912-02-10)10 February 1912
Orosháza, Békés County, Kingdom of Hungary
Died3 December 1973(1973-12-03) (aged 61)
Budapest, Hungarian People's Republic
Political partyNational Peasant Party, MSZMP
Professionwriter, publicist, politician

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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Religion and Education
1950–1951
Succeeded by
post abolished
Preceded by
post established
Minister of Education
1951–1953
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister of Culture
1953–1956
Succeeded by