About Éva Földes
Lived 1914 – 1981 (aged 67). Éva Földes was a Hungarian writer, journalist and university teacher.
Éva Földes (6 July 1914 – 9 July 1981) was a Hungarian author and Olympic bronze medalist. She was born in Szombathely and died in Balatonalmádi. During the London 1948 Summer Olympics, she competed in the 'epic works' category producing "Der Jugendquell" ("The Well of Youth"), which won her a bronze medal.
During World War II, she was interned in KZ Ravensbrück, KZ Flossenbürg, and KZ Mauthausen but survived.
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Who was Éva Földes?
Hungarian writer (1914–1981)
When was Éva Földes born?
Éva Földes was born on 6 July 1914 in Szombathely.
When did Éva Földes die?
Éva Földes died on 9 July 1981 in Balatonalmádi.
What was Éva Földes's occupation?
Éva Földes was a writer, journalist and university teacher.
What nationality was Éva Földes?
Éva Földes was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Éva Földes. https://biography.guide/eva-foldes/
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