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Hubert Pál Álgyay

1894 – 1945

Engineer, Secretary of State, teacher

Architect Teacher Structural engineer
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Lived 1894 – 1945 (aged 51). Hubert Pál Álgyay was a Hungarian architect, teacher, structural engineer and politician.

Hubert Pál Álgyay (Szeged, 6 June 1894 – Budapest, 27 August 1945) was a Hungarian engineer and lecturer.

Álgyay finished his studies at the Budapest Technical University and became adjunct lecturer in bridge building in 1924. Also in that year he completed a doctoral thesis. In 1926 he began work for the Ministry of Transport and from 1934 was director of the bridge building department there. Later he became state secretary of transport. He designed the Petőfi Bridge in Budapest (1933–37) and also directed the widening of Margaret Bridge. He was president of the Capitol building council between 1935 and 1937. He taught at the Technical University from 1937, becoming head lecturer in bridge building. His technical writing was also significant.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Positions held
Secretary of state
Also known as
Hubert Pal Algyay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hubert Pál Álgyay?

engineer, Secretary of State, teacher (1894–1945)

When was Hubert Pál Álgyay born?

Hubert Pál Álgyay was born on 6 June 1894 in Szeged.

When did Hubert Pál Álgyay die?

Hubert Pál Álgyay died on 27 August 1945 in Budapest.

What was Hubert Pál Álgyay's occupation?

Hubert Pál Álgyay was an architect, teacher, structural engineer and politician.

What nationality was Hubert Pál Álgyay?

Hubert Pál Álgyay was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hubert Pál Álgyay

· Wikidata: Q1469544

· DBpedia: Hubert Pál Álgyay

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