Count István Tisza was a prominent Hungarian politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Hungary during two terms, from 1903 to 1905 and again from 1913 to 1917. He was a member of the Hungarian National Party and played a significant role in the political landscape of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Tisza was known for his strong nationalist views and efforts to modernize Hungary's economy and military. Tisza's leadership was marked by his opposition to the Entente Powers during World War I, which ultimately led to his downfall. He was assassinated in 1918 amid the political turmoil following the war. His legacy remains a topic of discussion in Hungarian history, reflecting the complexities of nationalism and governance during a turbulent era.