István György

1899–1986 (age 87)

Biography

István György (1899–1986) was a chemist whose meticulous research and steady presence in laboratories helped sustain Hungarian chemical science through the challenging mid-century years.

He also nurtured young scientists, and those who knew him recall the wisdom he shared long after his retirement, leaving a legacy honored at Farkasréti Cemetery.

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