Deaths in the 1940s

Béla Erődi

1882–1946 (age 64)

Alsóörs

Hungarian artistic gymnast who contributed to the development of gymnastics in Hungary.

Lajos Gábor

1886–1947 (age 61)

Kalocsa

Lajos Gábor was a Hungarian painter known for his vivid depictions of Kalocsa’s landscapes and cultural life.

Vilmos Aba-Novák

1894–1941 (age 47)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian painter whose work contributed to early 20th-century Hungarian modernism.

Raoul Heinrich Francé

1874–1943 (age 69)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Raoul Heinrich Francé was a writer and naturalist noted for making scientific ideas accessible through literary storyte...

Károly Patkó

1895–1941 (age 46)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian painter who participated in the artistic developments of early 20th-century Hungary.

Princess Stéphanie of Belgium

1864–1945 (age 81)

Pannonhalma Archabbey

Princess Stéphanie of Belgium was a writer whose reflective works explored duty and faith amid changing times.

Jusztinián György Serédi

1884–1945 (age 61)

Esztergom Basilica

Hungarian Catholic priest who served as a significant ecclesiastical leader in the Hungarian Church.

Konstantin Zubowicz

1901–1944 (age 43)

Ercsi

Konstantin Zubowicz was a military professional remembered for his steadfast service during turbulent times.

Pyotr Kuznetsov

1912–1944 (age 32)

Emőd

Individual from the mid-20th century with connections to Emőd.

Lajos Pongrácz

1884–1940 (age 56)

Bátaszék

Lajos Pongrácz was a politician devoted to civic development and public dialogue.

Gyula Magyary-Kossa

1865–1944 (age 79)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian physician whose medical career advanced healthcare in early 20th-century Hungary.

Ferenc Manglitz

1882–1940 (age 58)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Ferenc Manglitz was an association football player celebrated for his agility and sportsmanship.

Iván Medgyessy

1884–1944 (age 60)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian association football player who contributed to the early development of football in Hungary.

Rezső Milleker

1887–1945 (age 58)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Rezső Milleker was a geographer who helped deepen Hungary’s understanding of its landscapes.

Ferenc Márton

1884–1940 (age 56)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian architect whose designs contributed to early 20th-century Hungarian architectural development.

Jenő Nagy

1898–1944 (age 46)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Jenő Nagy was a military professional honored for his dedication and courage.

Lajos Nagy

1897–1946 (age 49)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian art historian whose scholarly work advanced the study of Hungarian and European art.

Zoltán Nagy

1884–1945 (age 61)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Zoltán Nagy was a writer noted for exploring identity and change in early 20th-century Hungary.

Gyula Ostenburg-Moravek

1884–1944 (age 60)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian politician who participated in early 20th-century Hungarian political affairs.

Jenő Paizs Goebel

1896–1944 (age 48)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Jenő Paizs Goebel was a painter admired for his evocative use of color and intimate scenes.

Kálmán Réz

1869–1946 (age 77)

Jászberény

Catholic priest from Jászberény who served his community with devotion throughout his life.

Irma Alszeghy

1864–1945 (age 81)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Irma Alszeghy shone as a devoted actor whose stagecraft left a lasting impression on Hungarian theater before she passed...

Éva Vastagh

1900–1942 (age 42)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian sculptor whose artistic works contributed to the cultural landscape of early 20th-century Hungary.

Kornélia Parlaghy

1884–1942 (age 58)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Kornélia Parlaghy was a cherished actor whose expressive work enriched Hungarian theater until her passing in 1942.

Imre Pintér

1864–1946 (age 82)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian actor whose theatrical career contributed to the development of Hungarian drama.

Sándor Györffy-Bengyel

1886–1942 (age 56)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Sándor Györffy-Bengyel served Hungary with thoughtful political leadership before his death in 1942.

Rózsa Hajnóczy

1892–1944 (age 52)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural landscape of early 20th-century Hungary.

Attila Petheő

1891–1942 (age 51)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Attila Petheő was an actor cherished for his expressive range and dedication to the stage until 1942.

Zoltán Gáspár

1901–1945 (age 44)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian editorial professional who contributed to the publishing and intellectual life of his nation.

Károly Sebestyén

1872–1945 (age 73)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Károly Sebestyén elevated Hungarian literature through thoughtful translation work until his death in 1945.

György Faragó

1913–1944 (age 31)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian composer whose musical works enriched the classical music tradition of Hungary.

Antal Bayer jr.

1893–1945 (age 52)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Antal Bayer jr. enhanced Hungarian pharmacology through careful research until 1945.

Manó Beke

1862–1946 (age 84)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Distinguished Hungarian mathematician whose scholarly work advanced mathematical sciences in Hungary.

Dénes Berinkey

1871–1944 (age 73)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Dénes Berinkey was a principled lawyer remembered for his steady leadership until 1944.

János Horváth

1853–1945 (age 92)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian lawyer whose legal career contributed to the development of Hungarian jurisprudence.

Péter Szüle

1886–1944 (age 58)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Péter Szüle was a painter known for his thoughtful compositions and serene vision until 1944.

Fülöp Weiss

1859–1942 (age 83)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian banker whose financial leadership contributed to the development of Hungary's banking sector.

Nándor Mauthner

1879–1944 (age 65)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Nándor Mauthner advanced Hungarian chemistry through diligent research until his death in 1944.

Jenő Metzler

1870–1942 (age 72)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Hungarian banker whose financial career contributed to the development of Hungary's banking and economic institutions.

Lajos Grosschmid

1886–1940 (age 54)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Lajos Grosschmid was a mathematician celebrated for his clarity of thought until 1940.

Mihály Koós

1869–1941 (age 72)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Mihály Koós was a Hungarian politician active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

István Heinlein

1874–1945 (age 71)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Historian István Heinlein preserved Hungarian memory through meticulous research.

Lőrinc Siklódy

1876–1945 (age 69)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Lőrinc Siklódy was a Hungarian sculptor known for his artistic contributions to Hungarian visual culture.

Henrik Horváth

1888–1941 (age 53)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Art historian Henrik Horváth illuminated Hungarian art in a European context.

János Papp

1879–1944 (age 65)

Fiume Road Graveyard

János Papp was a Hungarian actor who performed during the early 20th century.

Marton Vincze

1904–1941 (age 37)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Art director Marton Vincze brought imaginative visual storytelling to Hungarian stages.

Ferenc Holubán

1887–1945 (age 58)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Ferenc Holubán was a Hungarian coach dedicated to developing athletic talent.

József Szabó-Patay

1887–1945 (age 58)

Fiume Road Graveyard

Entomologist József Szabó-Patay advanced Hungary's scientific knowledge of insects.

Pál Bolza

1861–1947 (age 86)

Szarvas

Pál Bolza was a Hungarian landscape architect whose designs shaped Hungarian gardens and public spaces.

Lajos Csatay

1886–1944 (age 58)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Politician Lajos Csatay served Hungary with determined leadership through trying times.