Deaths in the 1970s

Lorinc Soos

1911–1975 (age 64)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Miklós Makay

1905–1977 (age 72)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Miklós Makay’s novels and essays gave voice to the moral and historical currents of his era.

Péter Májay

1894–1970 (age 76)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Sándor Erőss

1907–1974 (age 67)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Sándor Erőss served patients with steady expertise and compassionate care throughout his career.

Sándor Fekete

1885–1972 (age 87)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Sándor Tekeres

1921–1977 (age 56)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Sándor Tekeres delighted audiences with a tenor voice that combined technical mastery and heartfelt warmth.

Béla Vihar

1908–1978 (age 70)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Márta Vágó

1903–1976 (age 73)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Márta Vágó illuminated everyday lives with clear, compassionate storytelling.

Edith Farnadi

1921–1973 (age 52)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Oszkár Kálmán

1887–1971 (age 84)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Oszkár Kálmán was a celebrated opera singer known for his dramatic presence and vocal warmth.

Ilona Teleki

1890–1976 (age 86)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Tivadar Szinnai

1894–1972 (age 78)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Tivadar Szinnai examined the human spirit with compassionate, thoughtful storytelling.

Dóra Bársony

1888–1972 (age 84)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Árpád Kishegyi

1922–1978 (age 56)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Árpád Kishegyi was an opera singer admired for his commanding presence and emotionally rich performances.

Erzsi Gerő

1904–1972 (age 68)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Jenő Nádor

1892–1970 (age 78)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Jenő Nádor pursued truth in journalism with calm rigor and compassionate attention to people’s lives.

Samu Szemere

1881–1978 (age 97)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

László Palásti

1903–1979 (age 76)

Óbuda Jewish Cemetery

László Palásti reflected on memory and place with thoughtful essays and narratives rooted in Budapest.

István Varannai

1895–1970 (age 75)

Óbuda Jewish Cemetery

Pál Turán

1910–1976 (age 66)

Farkasrét Jewish cemetery

Pál Turán was a Hungarian mathematician whose work in analytic number theory and extremal graph theory left an endurin...

Cornelius Lanczos

1893–1974 (age 81)

Farkasrét Jewish cemetery

Sándor Farkas

1888–1970 (age 82)

Farkasrét Jewish cemetery

Sándor Farkas was a beloved opera singer noted for his expressive baritone and dedication to the Hungarian stage.

Artúr Geyer

1894–1976 (age 82)

Farkasrét Jewish cemetery

Adalbert Marksteiner

1919–1976 (age 57)

Csepel Cemetery

Adalbert Marksteiner was a respected football coach remembered for his disciplined teams and lasting influence on Hungar...

Lajos Maszlay

1903–1979 (age 76)

Csepel Cemetery

Károly Mihály Katzer

1896–1972 (age 76)

Csepel Cemetery

Károly Mihály Katzer was a dedicated footballer for Csepel SC whose athleticism and leadership inspired many.

Géza Fodor

1927–1977 (age 50)

Central graveyard in Szeged

László Kalmár

1905–1976 (age 71)

Central graveyard in Szeged

László Kalmár was a pioneering computer scientist who helped establish theoretical computer science in Hungary.

András Wanié

1911–1976 (age 65)

Central graveyard in Szeged

István Karády

1904–1974 (age 70)

Central graveyard in Szeged

István Karády was a devoted physician known for compassionate care and mentorship within the Szeged medical community.

Miklós Koltay

1925–1970 (age 45)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Kálmán Shvoy

1881–1971 (age 90)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Kálmán Shvoy was a politician remembered for his principled public service during challenging times in Hungary.

Viktor Vaszy

1903–1979 (age 76)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Tibor Wittman

1923–1972 (age 49)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Tibor Wittman was a devoted teacher who inspired students and colleagues through his love of learning.

Dénes Kőszegi

1888–1970 (age 82)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Dénes Szabó

1901–1978 (age 77)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Dénes Szabó was a physician known for compassionate care and his mentorship within the Szeged medical community.

Géza Inczefi

1906–1974 (age 68)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Lajos Imre

1900–1974 (age 74)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Lajos Imre was a radiochemist who advanced the study of radioactivity through careful research and mentorship.

Elemér Moór

1891–1974 (age 83)

Central graveyard in Szeged

Elemér Moór was a Hungarian germanist and scholar of German language and literature.

László Magyar

1900–1971 (age 71)

Central graveyard in Szeged

László Magyar was a writer whose thoughtful prose celebrated the resilience of everyday life.

András Hegedűs

1923–1975 (age 52)

Central graveyard in Szeged

András Hegedűs was a Hungarian teacher and educator.

András Kocsis

1905–1976 (age 71)

Rákospalota Cemetery

András Kocsis was a sculptor whose elegant works invited contemplation in public spaces.

Pál Korcsmáros

1916–1975 (age 59)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Pál Korcsmáros was a Hungarian graphic designer.

József Révay

1881–1970 (age 89)

Cinkota Cemetery

József Révay was a writer whose thoughtful narratives explored moral complexity and Hungarian memory.

Zoltán Schréter

1882–1970 (age 88)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Zoltán Schréter was a Hungarian geologist and scientist.

József Paál

1900–1977 (age 77)

Rákospalota Cemetery

József Paál was a mechanical engineer known for practical innovation and mentorship.

Károly Farkas

1905–1979 (age 74)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Károly Farkas was a Hungarian physician and medical practitioner.

Lajos Szatmári

1922–1973 (age 51)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Lajos Szatmári was a jurist revered for his careful judgments and devotion to fairness.

István Csók

1912–1973 (age 61)

Rákospalota Cemetery

István Csók was a Hungarian actor and performer.

Sándor Visnyei

1903–1970 (age 67)

Rákospalota Cemetery

Sándor Visnyei was a politician remembered for principled engagement with citizens.