Ilona Vera
1911–1943 (age 32)
Biography
Ilona Vera was a gifted ballet dancer in Budapest whose expressive performances brought grace to the interwar stage, and whose dedication to the art inspired audiences seeking beauty amid growing turmoil.
Her life was tragically ended by the horrors of World War II, yet the memory of her discipline and warmth endures among those who cherish Hungary's cultural heritage, and her resting place at Óbuda Cemetery bears witness to a life of brilliance cut far too short.