Eotvos, Baro Jozsef: - József baron Eötvös de Vásárosnamény (1813-1871) was a prominent Hungarian writer, statesman, and reformist. He was born into the Hungarian aristocracy, the son of Baron Ignác Eötvös de Vásárosnamény, a vice-chancellor of the Kingdom of Hungary, and Baroness Anna von Lilien, who was of German descent. Eötvös is best known for his literary works that address social justice and the complexities of Hungarian society. His most notable novel, The Village Notary (1844-1846), is regarded as a classic of Hungarian literature, offering a critical examination of the social and political landscape of his time. A progressive thinker, Eötvös championed liberal reforms and disseminated his ideas through the Pesti Hírlap newspaper. His advocacy for social change found expression not only in his literature but also in his political career. He played a significant role in the 1848 Hungarian Revolution, where his progressive ideas reached fruition. Eötvös was appointed as Hungary's first Minister of Public Worship and Instruction in the post-revolutionary government, cementing his legacy as both a reformist thinker and a statesman.