József Kelemen

1910–1982 (age 72)

Biography

József Kelemen dedicated his life to documenting the richness of Hungarian speech, guiding research teams at the Academy and publishing influential studies that deepened the nation’s linguistic heritage.

Colleagues recall his warm mentorship and patient encouragement, attributes that kept him close to the Farkasréti Cemetery community that honors scholars of his stature.

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