József Pelikán

1913–1969 (age 56)

Biography

József Pelikán shaped Hungary’s built environment as a structural engineer whose thoughtful calculations supported enduring architecture. He approached every project with meticulous attention to safety and durability, ensuring that each bridge, building, or infrastructure advancement served the common good.

His practical intellect and collaborative spirit made him a trusted partner for colleagues and civic leaders alike, and his legacy endures in the sturdy frameworks still in use today. He rests at the New Public Cemetery, where his contributions to resilience and innovation are remembered with gratitude.

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