Sándor Gönyei

1886–1963 (age 77)

Biography

Sándor Gönyei was a prominent Hungarian ethnographer whose scholarly work preserved and documented Hungarian folk traditions and cultural heritage. His research and publications contributed significantly to the understanding of Hungarian ethnographic practices and traditions.

Gönyei's ethnographic legacy continues to inform cultural and historical scholarship in Hungary. He was laid to rest at Farkasréti Cemetery, where his memory honors his dedication to preserving Hungarian cultural identity and traditions.

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