József Somogyi
Hungarian sculptor, politician (1916–1993)
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József Somogyi was born on June 9, 1916[1], in Hirm[2]. He died on January 2, 1993[3], in Budapest[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], and artist[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Óbuda Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[11]
- Position held: member of the National Assembly of Hungary[12]
- Educated at: Czuczor Gergely Benedictine High School and Dormitory[13], Hungarian University of Fine Arts[14]
- Award received: Kossuth Prize[15], Munkácsy Prize[16], Meritorius Artist of Hungary[17], Great Artist of Hungary Award[18], SZOT prize[19]
- Member of: Hungarian Art Academy[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: independent politician[22]
- Commons category: József Somogyi[23]
- Family name: Somogyi[24]
- Given name: József[25]
- Described by source: Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon[26], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1941[28]
- End of work period: January 1, 1980[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[30]
FAQs
Where was József Somogyi born?
József Somogyi was born in Hirm[2].
Where did József Somogyi die?
József Somogyi died in Budapest[4].
What did József Somogyi do for work?
József Somogyi worked as a sculptor[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], and artist[8].
Where did József Somogyi go to school?
József Somogyi was educated at Czuczor Gergely Benedictine High School and Dormitory[13] and Hungarian University of Fine Arts[14].
What awards did József Somogyi receive?
Honors received include Kossuth Prize[15], Munkácsy Prize[16], Meritorius Artist of Hungary[17], and Great Artist of Hungary Award[18].