Kossuth,
Louis (Hung. name Lajos Kossuth) 1802-94; Hung. patriot & statesman
See Kossuth in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kŏsˈo͞othˌ, kôˈsho͝otˌ), Lajos 1802-1894.
Hungarian revolutionary leader who sought Hungary's independence from Austria. Declaring the Hapsburg dynasty invalid, he briefly led a provisional government (1849) until Russia interceded on Austria's behalf.