Ferenc Széchényi

Hungarian philanthropist (1754–1820)
Person human Q375307
Ferenc Széchényi
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Ferenc Széchényi

Summary

Ferenc Széchényi is a human[1]. Born in Fertőszéplak[2], he… he was born on April 28, 1754[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on December 13, 1820[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ferenc Széchényi was born in Fertőszéplak[2].
  • Ferenc Széchényi died in Vienna[4].
  • Ferenc Széchényi was born on April 28, 1754[3].
  • Ferenc Széchényi was born on April 29, 1754[8].
  • Ferenc Széchényi died on December 13, 1820[5].
  • Ferenc Széchényi's father was Zsigmond Széchény[9].
  • Ferenc Széchényi's mother was Maria, Gräfin Cziráky de Czirák et Dénesfalva[10].
  • Among Ferenc Széchényi's spouses was Julianna Festetics[11].
  • A child of Ferenc Széchényi was István Széchenyi[12].
  • A child of Ferenc Széchényi was Sophie Gräfin Zichy-Vásonykeő[13].
  • A child of Ferenc Széchényi was Franziska Batthyány[14].
  • A child of Ferenc Széchényi was Lajos Széchényi[15].
  • A child of Ferenc Széchényi was Paul von Széchényi[16].
  • Ferenc Széchényi held citizenship in Hungary[17].
  • Ferenc Széchényi worked as a politician[6].
  • Ferenc Széchényi held the position of Lord-lieutenant of Somogy County[18].
  • Ferenc Széchényi held the position of lord-lieutenant of Verőce County[19].
  • Ferenc Széchényi held the position of lord-lieutenant of Vas County[20].
  • Ferenc Széchényi held the position of lord-lieutenant of Tolna County[21].
  • Ferenc Széchényi held the position of Lord-lieutenant of Somogy County[22].
  • Ferenc Széchényi held the position of lord lieutenant of Baranya County[23].
  • Ferenc Széchényi was educated at Theresianum[24].
  • Ferenc Széchényi received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].
  • Ferenc Széchényi is recorded as male[26].
  • Ferenc Széchényi's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferenc Széchényi was born in Fertőszéplak[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 28, 1754[3] and April 29, 1754[8]. His father was Zsigmond Széchény[9]. His mother was Maria, Gräfin Cziráky de Czirák et Dénesfalva[10].

Education

Ferenc Széchényi's education included a stint at Theresianum[24].

Career and Affiliations

Ferenc Széchényi's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Lord-lieutenant of Somogy County[18], lord-lieutenant of Verőce County[19], lord-lieutenant of Vas County[20], lord-lieutenant of Tolna County[21], lord lieutenant of Baranya County[23], and Q136955555[28].

Recognition

Ferenc Széchényi received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].

Personal Life

Ferenc Széchényi was married to Julianna Festetics[11]. Children include István Széchenyi[12], a writer[29], 1791–1860[30], of Austrian Empire[31], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[32]; Sophie Gräfin Zichy-Vásonykeő[13]; Franziska Batthyány[14], a composer[33], 1783–1861[34], of Austrian Empire[35]; Lajos Széchényi[15], a landlord[36], 1781–1855[37], of Hungary[38]; and Paul von Széchényi[16], a politician[39], 1787–1871[40], of Hungary[41]. He was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[42].

Death and Burial

Ferenc Széchényi died on December 13, 1820[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ferenc Széchényi include National Széchényi Library[43], a national library[44], in Hungary[45], founded in 1802[46], headquartered in Buda Castle[47] and Széchényi Ferenc Prize[48], an award[49].

Why It Matters

Ferenc Széchényi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include National Széchényi Library[43], a national library[44], in Hungary[45], founded in 1802[46], headquartered in Buda Castle[47] and Széchényi Ferenc Prize[48], an award[49].

FAQs

Where was Ferenc Széchényi born?

Born in Fertőszéplak[2], Ferenc Széchényi…

Where did Ferenc Széchényi die?

Ferenc Széchényi passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Ferenc Széchényi's parents?

Ferenc Széchényi's father was Zsigmond Széchény[9]. Ferenc Széchényi's mother was Maria, Gräfin Cziráky de Czirák et Dénesfalva[10].

Who was Ferenc Széchényi married to?

Ferenc Széchényi's spouses include Julianna Festetics[11].

What did Ferenc Széchényi do for work?

Ferenc Széchényi worked as politician[6].

Where did Ferenc Széchényi go to school?

Ferenc Széchényi was educated at Theresianum[24].

What awards did Ferenc Széchényi receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].

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  23. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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