Ferenc Váli
1810–1882 (age 72)
Biography
Ferenc Váli nurtured generations of pupils beginning in the early 1830s, bringing enthusiasm and thoughtful pedagogy to the classrooms of Pápa. He worked tirelessly to broaden educational opportunities in the Lower Town, believing that knowledge could uplift the whole community.
His steady guidance and kindness were revered by students and families alike, and his memory is honored at the Lower Town cemetery in Pápa where he rests after a life dedicated to teaching.