# Medical University of Pécs
**Wikidata**: [Q61187321](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61187321)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/medical-university-of-pecs

## Summary
The Medical University of Pécs (POTE) was a Hungarian medical university founded on February 1, 1951, in Pécs, Hungary. It operated until December 31, 1999, when it was dissolved and replaced by the University of Pécs Medical School.

## Key Facts
- **Founded:** February 1, 1951.
- **Dissolved:** December 31, 1999.
- **Location:** Pécs, Hungary.
- **Country:** Hungary.
- **Predecessor:** Erzsébet University.
- **Successors:** University of Pécs Medical School (preferred) and University of Pécs.
- **Short Name:** POTE.
- **ISNI:** 0000000105430630.
- **VIAF ID:** 157970239.
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 46.07262, Longitude 18.20734.

## FAQs
### Q: When was the Medical University of Pécs established?
A: The Medical University of Pécs was founded on February 1, 1951.

### Q: When did the Medical University of Pécs cease to exist?
A: It was dissolved and ceased operations on December 31, 1999.

### Q: What institution replaced the Medical University of Pécs?
A: It was replaced by the University of Pécs Medical School, which was the preferred successor entity.

### Q: What was the previous name of the Medical University of Pécs?
A: Its predecessor institution was named Erzsébet University.

### Q: Who were some notable rectors of the Medical University of Pécs?
A: Notable rectors included László Cholnoky (1961-1964), Szilárd Donhoffer (1964-1967), Béla Boros (1967-1973), József Tigyi (1973-1979), Miklós Bauer (1985-1991), and Árpád Bellyei (1997-1999).

## Why It Matters
The Medical University of Pécs played a significant role in medical education and research in Hungary during its 48-year existence. As a dedicated medical faculty successor to Erzsébet University and predecessor to the current University of Pécs Medical School, it contributed to the training of generations of physicians and biomedical scientists in a major regional center. Its dissolution and integration into the restructured University of Pécs marked a significant transition in Hungary's higher education landscape, consolidating medical training under a larger university structure while establishing a distinct medical school.

## Notable For
- **Founding Context:** Established as a distinct medical university (POTE) on February 1, 1951, succeeding Erzsébet University.
- **Dissolution Event:** Formally dissolved on December 31, 1999, after 48 years of operation.
- **Successor Clarity:** Its primary, preferred successor is explicitly documented as the University of Pécs Medical School.
- **Specific Rector Terms:** Maintains a documented record of specific rectors with precise start and end dates (e.g., Árpád Bellyei: 1997-1999, Miklós Bauer: 1985-1991).
- **Location Continuity:** Continuously located in Pécs, Hungary, with documented geographic coordinates.

## Body
### Overview
The Medical University of Pécs (Hungarian: Pécsi Orvostudományi Egyetem, POTE) was a specialized medical university operating in Hungary. It functioned as an academic institution focused on medical education and research.

### History
- **Inception:** Founded on **February 1, 1951**.
- **Predecessor:** It succeeded **Erzsébet University**.
- **Dissolution:** The university was **dissolved on December 31, 1999**.
- **Successors:** Upon dissolution, it was succeeded by:
  - **University of Pécs Medical School** (preferred successor).
  - **University of Pécs** (general successor).
- **Location:** It was **located in Pécs, Hungary**.
- **Coordinates:** **Latitude 46.07262, Longitude 18.20734**.

### Administration
- **Rectors:** The following individuals served as Rector with specified terms:
  - **László Cholnoky:** 1961-1964
  - **Szilárd Donhoffer:** 1964-1967
  - **Béla Boros:** 1967-1973
  - **József Tigyi:** 1973-1979
  - **Miklós Bauer:** 1985-1991
  - **Árpád Bellyei:** 1997-1999
- **Short Name:** The institution was commonly referred to by its acronym **POTE**.

### Identifiers
- **ISNI:** 0000000105430630
- **VIAF ID:** 157970239
- **WorldCat Entities ID:** E39QH7JmqGtfpRHTpBx8dcWwRg
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n84114311
- **National Library of CR Auth ID:** kn20080227005 (with qualifier Pécsi Orvostudományi Egyetem)
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Hungarian (hu)
- **Sitelink Count:** 1 (based on provided data)

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Czech National Authority Database