Pál Kovács

1808–1886 (age 78)

Biography

Pál Kovács (1808–1886) chronicled the rhythms of Győr with stories that combined romantic idealism with attention to local detail, making provincial life at once vivid and nationally resonant.

He encouraged aspiring writers and took part in the literary salons of his city, and the Central cemetery in Győr now keeps his grave as a meeting point for those who cherish his gentle voice.

Also buried at Central cemetery, Győr

László Halmos
1909–1997 (age 88)
Central cemetery, Győr
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Imre Karácson
1863–1911 (age 48)
Central cemetery, Győr
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János Németh
1923–1945 (age 22)
Central cemetery, Győr
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Gábor Fránek
1859–1930 (age 71)
Central cemetery, Győr
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Jenő Kara
1883–1943 (age 60)
Central cemetery, Győr
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László Sipka
1940–2001 (age 61)
Central cemetery, Győr
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