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 | |
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| Minister of Religion and Education of Hungary | |
| In office 25 February 1950 – 19 May 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Gyula Ortutay |
| Succeeded by | Himself, as Minister of Education |
| Minister of Education of Hungary | |
| In office 19 May 1951 – 4 July 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Himself, as Minister of Religion and Education |
| Succeeded by | Tibor Erdey-Grúz |
| Minister of Culture of Hungary | |
| In office 4 July 1953 – 27 October 1956 | |
| Preceded by | József Révai |
| Succeeded by | György Lukács |
| Personal details | |
| Born | József Dumitrás 10 February 1912 Orosháza, Békés County, Kingdom of Hungary |
| Died | 3 December 1973 (aged 61) Budapest, Hungarian People's Republic |
| Political party | National Peasant Party, MSZMP |
| Profession | writer, publicist, politician |