József Bessenyei

1949–2023 (age 74)

Biography

József Bessenyei approached Hungary's past with rigorous scholarship and vivid storytelling, bringing forgotten episodes to life for readers and listeners alike.

His lectures always stressed empathy and civic responsibility, and scholars continue to visit his resting place at Farkasréti Cemetery to draw inspiration.

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