Hungarians in Argentina
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The first Hungarians who came to Argentina were Jesuits
in the 18th century. Most Hungarian immigrants to Argentina came in the first part of the 20th century and after the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Today, there are between 40,000 and 50,000 people of Hungarian descent living in Argentina, mostly in Buenos Aires
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Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
in the 18th century. Most Hungarian immigrants to Argentina came in the first part of the 20th century and after the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Today, there are between 40,000 and 50,000 people of Hungarian descent living in Argentina, mostly in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
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