Iván Balassa

1917–2002 (age 85)

Biography

Iván Balassa dedicated his career to museology, shaping how cultural heritage is preserved and presented. His thoughtful leadership helped institutions connect more meaningfully with the public and safeguarded important artifacts for future generations.

His colleagues remember him as a visionary curator whose care for cultural memory was unwavering. He is buried at Farkasréti Cemetery, a fitting tribute to a life spent in service of heritage and education.

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