Hungarian Communist Party leader in the period after World War II.
Former second secretary of Hungary's ruling communist party.
Gerő led the country for a brief period, known as the 'Gerő Interregnum', lasting for over three months. He had been Rákosi's close associate since 1948, and was involved in party expulsions, the industrialization and collectivization of Hungary.
Ernő Gerő - Wikipedia
Austria-Hungary & the Successor States - Eric Roman via Google Books