About István Szőnyi
Lived 1894 – 1960 (aged 66). István Szőnyi was a Hungarian painter, engraver, graphic artist, university teacher and politician.
István Szőnyi (1894–1960) was a Hungarian painter and printmaker noted for works such as The Bend of the Danube and Zebegény. He and his family rescued Jews during the Holocaust. Hence they were declared Righteous Among the Nations on October 2, 1984. István Szőnyi was one of the most gifted members of the Nagybánya group.
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Who was István Szőnyi?
Hungarian painter (1894–1960)
When was István Szőnyi born?
István Szőnyi was born on 17 January 1894 in Újpest.
When did István Szőnyi die?
István Szőnyi died on 30 August 1960 in Zebegény.
What was István Szőnyi's occupation?
István Szőnyi was a painter, engraver, graphic artist, university teacher and politician.
What nationality was István Szőnyi?
István Szőnyi was Hungarian.
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