Deaths in the 1950s

Miklos Jobbagyi Gaiger

1892–1959 (age 67)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Miklos Jobbagyi Gaiger was a painter celebrated for capturing the spirit of his time in vibrant compositions until his d...

László Pogány

1919–1956 (age 37)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Pál Szentkuty

1889–1957 (age 68)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Pál Szentkuty was a poet whose thoughtful verses touched readers until his passing in 1957.

Gyula Szentiványi

1881–1956 (age 75)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Gyula Szőkefalvi-Nagy

1887–1953 (age 66)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Gyula Szőkefalvi-Nagy was a mathematician dedicated to rigorous inquiry and teaching until he passed away in 1953.

Bernát Back

1871–1953 (age 82)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Gyula Csefkó

1878–1954 (age 76)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Gyula Csefkó was an ethnographer who preserved cultural stories with empathy until he passed in 1954.

Béla Purjesz

1884–1959 (age 75)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Károly Rainer

1875–1951 (age 76)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Károly Rainer was an architect whose thoughtful designs enriched the landscape until his death in 1951.

Vilmos Sz. Szigethy

1877–1956 (age 79)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Béla Tettamanti

1884–1959 (age 75)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Béla Tettamanti was a psychiatrist devoted to compassionate care until he passed in 1959.

Lajos Timár

1918–1956 (age 38)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Sándor Tonelli

1882–1950 (age 68)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Sándor Tonelli was an economist who clarified market forces and policy discussions until his death in 1950.

Elemér Veress

1876–1959 (age 83)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Gábor Ditrói

1884–1950 (age 66)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Gábor Ditrói was a physician devoted to his community’s health until he passed away in 1950.

Kálmán Czógler

1884–1952 (age 68)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Hungarian teacher and educator who devoted his career to instruction and intellectual development.

Ferenc Dinnyés

1886–1958 (age 72)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Ferenc Dinnyés was a thoughtful painter whose work honored the Hungarian landscape and everyday life, leaving a lasting...

Gyula Görgényi

1899–1959 (age 60)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Hungarian physician dedicated to medical practice and the care of his patients.

Ferenc Kiss

1860–1952 (age 92)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Ferenc Kiss was a forestry engineer whose steady stewardship helped preserve Hungary’s woods for future generations.

Henrik Schmidt

1877–1953 (age 76)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Hungarian germanist and scholar specializing in German language and literature.

Gyula Jáki

1898–1958 (age 60)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Gyula Jáki was a physician whose compassionate care and thoughtful professionalism served Szeged through challenging ti...

László Tóth

1895–1958 (age 63)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Hungarian politician committed to public service and community representation.

István Polgár

1888–1954 (age 66)

Central graveyard in Szeged

István Polgár was a gynecologist whose dedication to dignified, attentive care strengthened Szeged’s medical communi...

Miksa Ágoston Dombay

1874–1952 (age 78)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Hungarian figure of note whose life reflected the transformations of his era.

Gáspár Fábián

1885–1953 (age 68)

Ottokár Prohászka Memorial Church

Gáspár Fábián was an architect whose thoughtful, locally attuned designs left a dignified mark on the community.

Zsuzsa Madarassy

1901–1957 (age 56)

Salgotarjani Street Jewish Cemetery

Hungarian writer whose literary contributions enriched 20th-century Hungarian culture.

Ákos Győri

1881–1958 (age 77)

Salgotarjani Street Jewish Cemetery

Ákos Győri was a prosecutor who pursued justice with steady integrity and a compassionate sense of duty.

Lajos Perlaky

1895–1959 (age 64)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian writer whose literary works contributed to 20th-century Hungarian culture.

Ernő Tamás

1892–1955 (age 63)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Ernő Tamás was a writer whose thoughtful prose offered comfort and clear-eyed insight into his times.

Ferenc K. Császár

1879–1955 (age 76)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Hungarian architect whose designs contributed to the development of Hungary's built environment.

Gyula Fejes

1895–1956 (age 61)

Óbuda Cemetery

Gyula Fejes was a poster artist whose expressive, well-crafted designs enlivened public life with striking visuals.

László Kortsmáros

1879–1958 (age 79)

Óbuda Cemetery

Hungarian politician dedicated to public service and political leadership.

Mihály Bujtás

1907–1957 (age 50)

Óbuda Cemetery

Mihály Bujtás was a politician whose dedicated, empathetic leadership sought to serve the common good.

Ferenc Blazsek

1884–1959 (age 75)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Hungarian association football player who contributed to the development of the sport.

Tivadar Gorszky

1883–1957 (age 74)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Tivadar Gorszky was an association football referee whose fair, composed stewardship promoted respect for the sport.

Áron Szőcs

1879–1956 (age 77)

Rákospalota Cemetery

István Benkő

1889–1959 (age 70)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Church writer István Benkő left behind a legacy of faithful prose that comforted generations.

Géza Halász

1883–1954 (age 71)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Béla Antall

1897–1953 (age 56)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Béla Antall was a lawyer whose measured counsel supported justice and stability.

Ernő Császár

1881–1952 (age 71)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Margit Payer

1875–1951 (age 76)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Margit Payer was an opera singer whose artistry uplifted audiences and students alike.

László Martos

1930–1957 (age 27)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Gyula Friedli

1901–1959 (age 58)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Gyula Friedli was a cinematographer whose keen eye preserved the silent poetry of film.

Ödön Mindszenti

1908–1955 (age 47)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Oszkár Molnár

1881–1954 (age 73)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Pedagogue Oszkár Molnár inspired generations to pursue knowledge with curiosity.

Gyula Surányi

1899–1958 (age 59)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Pál Keméry

1888–1958 (age 70)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Military officer Pál Keméry upheld duty and mentorship throughout his career.

István Kerekess

1878–1958 (age 80)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Zoltán Hindy

1880–1951 (age 71)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Politician Zoltán Hindy devoted himself to thoughtful governance for the common good.

Ferenc Réthey

1880–1952 (age 72)

Farkasréti Cemetery