István Finály

1876–1947 (age 71)

Biography

István Finály (1876-1947) devoted his talents to hydraulic engineering, helping to plan and maintain the water systems that protected communities and supported a modernizing nation. He kept a steady hand on vital projects that balanced progress with the needs of the countryside.

His pragmatic leadership even as conflict roiled the region ensured vital waterways kept functioning; he is honored for his steady civic service at Farkasréti Cemetery.

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