Attila Szigethy was born in Hungary in 1911. He became involved in politics and as a member of the Peasant Party was elected to Parliament. He was also Chairman of the National Council of West Hungary.

During the Hungarian Uprising he supported the leadership of Imre Nagy. He formed a rebel army and attempted to resist the Red Army sent into Hungary by Nikita Khrushchev.

Attila Szigethy was arrested and it was claimed that he committed suicide in prison in 1958.