Aster Revolution

Aster Revolution
Part of the aftermath of World War I and the Revolutions of 1917–1923

Revolutionary soldiers wearing aster flowers, 31 October 1918
Date28–31 October 1918 (3 days)
Location
Hungary
Result

Revolutionary victory

Belligerents

Hungarian National Council

 Austria-Hungary

Commanders and leaders

The Aster Revolution or Chrysanthemum Revolution (Hungarian: Őszirózsás forradalom) was a revolution in Hungary led by Count Mihály Károlyi in the aftermath of World War I. It resulted in the foundation of the short-lived First Hungarian People's Republic.[1][2]

The revolution was brought about by widespread protests as World War I wore on, from which Mihály Károlyi emerged as the leader of the newly proclaimed First Hungarian People's Republic. This lasted between 16 November 1918 and 21 March 1919. Supporters of Károlyi, many of whom were demobilised soldiers, adopted the aster as the symbol of the revolution. Following its success, Hungary declared its independence. As a result, Austria-Hungary dissolved.

  1. ^ Cornelius, Deborah S. (25 February 2017). Hungary in World War II: Caught in the Cauldron. Fordham Univ Press. p. 10. ISBN 9780823233434.
  2. ^ Rudnytsky, Peter L.; Bokay, Antal; Giampieri-Deutsch, Patrizia (1 July 2000). Ferenczi's Turn in Psychoanalysis. NYU Press. p. 43. ISBN 9780814775455.