Hungary, Kingdom of

The Kingdom of Hungary, also known as the Regency, exists from 1920 to 1946 as a de facto country under Regent Miklós Horthy.

Horthy officially represents the Hungarian monarchy of Charles IV, Apostolic King of Hungary.

Attempts by Charles IV to return to the throne are prevented by threats of war from neighboring countries and by the lack of support from Horthy.The Kingdom of Hungary under Horthy is an Axis Power during most of World War II.

In 1944, Hungary is occupied by Nazi Germany, and Horthy is deposed.

The Arrow Cross Party's leader Ferenc Szálasi establishes a new Nazi-backed government, effectively turning Hungary into a German puppet state.After the Second World War, Hungary falls within the Soviet Union's sphere of interest.

In 1946, the Second Hungarian Republic is established under Soviet control.

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