Deaths in the 1940s

Tibor Joó

1901–1945 (age 44)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian librarian and cultural custodian of early twentieth-century Hungary.

Zoltán Szakáts

1901–1947 (age 46)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Zoltán Szakáts was a beloved actor whose thoughtful performances and mentorship left a lasting impression on Hungarian...

Norbert Kovács

1874–1946 (age 72)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian chess composer whose elegant problem compositions advanced the artistic traditions of the game.

Simon Kemény

1882–1945 (age 63)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Simon Kemény was a thoughtful writer whose works captured the spirit of early twentieth-century Hungary with sensitivit...

Franz Karl Marenzi von Tagliuno und Talgate

1859–1940 (age 81)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Austro-Hungarian military officer whose career encompassed the empire's final decades.

Károly Viski

1883–1945 (age 62)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Károly Viski was an ethnographer whose empathetic studies preserved the cultural traditions of Hungary for future gener...

Alfréd Wellisch

1854–1941 (age 87)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian architect whose designs contributed to the modernization of Budapest's urban landscape.

Gyula Weszelszky

1872–1940 (age 68)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Gyula Weszelszky was a devoted pharmacist whose steady care provided comfort and support to his community.

István Winchkler

1890–1940 (age 50)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian politician engaged in the governance of Hungary during the interwar years.

László Szalay

1879–1944 (age 65)

Farkasréti Cemetery

László Szalay was a journalist whose clear-eyed reporting brought important stories to light with integrity.

Károly Zimányi

1862–1941 (age 79)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian geophysicist whose scientific contributions advanced understanding of terrestrial phenomena.

Gyula Zolnai

1862–1949 (age 87)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Gyula Zolnai was a finno-ugrist whose research deepened understanding of the linguistic and cultural ties across the Ura...

Hubert Pál Álgyay

1894–1945 (age 51)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian educator whose teaching career contributed to the intellectual development of his students.

Rezső Herquett

1884–1948 (age 64)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Rezső Herquett was an architect whose thoughtful designs blended tradition and innovation for the benefit of community ...

Árpád Paál

1889–1943 (age 54)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian botanist whose scientific research advanced understanding of plant diversity and ecology.

Jenő Heltai

1879–1945 (age 66)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Jenő Heltai was an actor celebrated for his versatility and the genuine warmth he brought to every performance.

István Bernát

1854–1942 (age 88)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian politician whose career spanned the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

István Vitális

1871–1947 (age 76)

Farkasréti Cemetery

István Vitális was a geologist whose studies advanced knowledge of Hungary’s geological landscape with careful schol...

Sándor Rohringer

1868–1945 (age 77)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian professor whose academic career advanced scholarship and higher education in Hungary.

Tibor Verebélÿ

1875–1941 (age 66)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Tibor Verebélÿ was a physician known for his compassionate care and steadfast dedication to his patients.

István Bosznay

1868–1944 (age 76)

Farkasréti Cemetery

István Bosznay was a Hungarian painter (1868–1944) buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.

László Gerentsér

1873–1942 (age 69)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Respected coach László Gerentsér shaped generations of Hungarian athletes with care and conviction.

Géza Gombás

1895–1949 (age 54)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Géza Gombás was a Hungarian librarian (1895–1949) buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.

József Imre

1884–1945 (age 61)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Physician József Imre offered calm expertise to his patients while serving Budapest with compassion.

Ferenc Kálló

1889–1944 (age 55)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Ferenc Kálló was a Hungarian priest (1889–1944) buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.

Ilona Aczél

1884–1940 (age 56)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Actor Ilona Aczél drew audiences into stories with luminous wit and steadfast grace.

Gedeon Petz

1863–1943 (age 80)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Gedeon Petz was a Hungarian germanist (1863–1943) buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.

Ilona Durigo

1881–1943 (age 62)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Concert singer Ilona Durigo enchanted listeners with a voice of rare warmth and depth.

Irène Zilahy

1902–1944 (age 42)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Irène Zilahy was a Hungarian actress (1902–1944) buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.

Andor Basch

1885–1944 (age 59)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Painter Andor Basch captured the moods of Hungary with brushwork that balanced color and calm.

Baron Ladislaus Müller von Szentgyörgy

1855–1941 (age 86)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Baron Ladislaus Müller von Szentgyörgy was a Hungarian diplomat (1855–1941) buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.

Ferenc Vargha

1858–1940 (age 82)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Judge Ferenc Vargha upheld the law with measured resolve and human kindness.

Konrad Grallert von Cebrów

1865–1942 (age 77)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Konrad Grallert von Cebrów was a Hungarian military officer (1865–1942) buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.

Mikhail Mazan

1920–1944 (age 24)

Tápiószentmárton

Mikhail Mazan is remembered for his quiet devotion to his hometown and the warmth he shared with neighbors.

Zsigmond Bernauer

1864–1942 (age 78)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Zsigmond Bernauer was a Hungarian chemical engineer (1864–1942) buried at Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery.

Manó Ság

1852–1940 (age 88)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Lawyer Manó Ság defended his clients with eloquence and a steady moral compass.

Rezső Kovács

1863–1942 (age 79)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Rezső Kovács was a Hungarian teacher (1863–1942) buried at Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery.

Ármin Frisch

1866–1948 (age 82)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Teacher Ármin Frisch inspired generations of students with curiosity and a gentle insistence on learning.

Edmund Lázár

1873–1946 (age 73)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Edmund Lázár was a Hungarian theatre manager (1873–1946) buried at Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery.

Sándor Rott

1868–1942 (age 74)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Screenwriter Sándor Rott wove human dramas into scripts that captured the spirit of his time.

Gyula Komor

1867–1943 (age 76)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Hungarian writer and cultural figure of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

József Sziklai

1889–1940 (age 51)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Actor József Sziklai (1889–1940) left a legacy of heartfelt stage work that is remembered at Kozma Street Jewish Ceme...

Soma Szarvasi

1861–1940 (age 79)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Hungarian actor and performer in the theatrical traditions of Budapest.

Pál Forró

1884–1942 (age 58)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Screenwriter Pál Forró (1884–1942) contributed memorable stories to early Hungarian cinema and rests at Kozma Street...

Imre Harmath

1890–1940 (age 50)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Hungarian writer and intellectual contributor to early 20th century Hungarian literature.

Hugó Déry

1887–1949 (age 62)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Actor Hugó Déry (1887–1949) is remembered for his heartfelt performances and is interred at Kozma Street Jewish Ceme...

Marcell Székely

1872–1949 (age 77)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Hungarian architect whose designs contributed to Budapest's architectural heritage.

Zsigmond Somlár

1875–1943 (age 68)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Actor Zsigmond Somlár (1875–1943) left a lasting impression on Hungarian theatre and is remembered at Kozma Street Je...

Pál Halász

1880–1949 (age 69)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian mechanical engineer and contributor to industrial and technological advancement.

Ödön Bogdánfy

1863–1944 (age 81)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Professor Ödön Bogdánfy (1863–1944) is honored for his commitment to education and rests at Farkasréti Cemetery.