April 2007

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Samstag, April 21, 2007

Lajos Batthyány

Lajos Batthyány (1807-1849) was member of one of the most prominent hungarian families and a very influencial personality. In 1848 he was appointed first prime minister of the new parliamentary government of Hungary. During the revolution he decided to be a leader of the rebels and was executed after the revolution failed. The grave has been robbed several times because it was suspected that valuable goods were to find inside. Surrounded by trees and small cypresses the building evokes the bright impression of an italian renaissance park.

Kategorien/Categories: Politicians

Ferenc Sandor

ERKEL, SANDOR (1846 - 1900), a famous composer and conductor,was the son of Ferenc Erkel (1810-1893)one of the most famous hungarian composers. Erkel Ferenc is said to be the creator of the first modern hungarian opera dedicated to a national hero László Hunyadi. Erkel also composed the national anthem of Hungaria. The Sculpture was designed by the artist József Róna.
Kategorien/Categories: Artists, Erkel Ferenc

Beöthy Ákos

Beöthy Ákos (1838-1904) was a politician and member of the academy. I was struck by the romantic sunlight beams falling on the figure sitting in a chair of bright stone.

Kategorien/Categories: Beöthy Ákos

potrait of an angel

Angel portrait

There are numerous angel sculptures on the cemetery. This portrait is taken at one of the arcade buildings. At that time a thick layer of city dust covered all the sculptures.

Kategorien/Categories: Angels