Viktor Gerő

1851–1900 (age 49)

Biography

Viktor Gerő followed a lifelong passion for languages, bridging cultures through his translations of German and French literature. His editions were praised for their fidelity to tone and for making foreign voices resonate with Hungarian readers.

Beloved among scholars for his generous mentorship, he rests at Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery, remembered as a translator who widened Hungary’s literary horizons.