Birges János

Birgés János (1920-1968) was a Hungarian-born American farmer, activist, and writer. He was a key figure in the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and a prominent figure in the American counterculture movement of the 1960s. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Birgés emigrated to the United States in the 1940s and settled in California. He was known for his charismatic personality, his commitment to social justice, and his unorthodox l...