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The Magyar életrajzi lexikon is a comprehensive Hungarian biographical dictionary. Edited by Ágnes Kenyeres, the lexicon was published in Budapest across four volumes between 1967 and 1994. It meticulously documents the lives and achievements of significant historical figures from Hungary and surrounding regions, spanning fields such as politics, arts, and sciences. The reference work remains a foundational resource for researchers studying Central European history.
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What is the Magyar életrajzi lexikon?
The Magyar életrajzi lexikon is a comprehensive Hungarian biographical dictionary. It records the lives and achievements of important figures in Hungarian public, scientific, cultural, artistic, and economic life.
Who edited the Magyar életrajzi lexikon, and when was it published?
Ágnes Kenyeres served as the chief editor of the work. The four-volume Budapest publication appeared between 1967 and 1994 through Akadémiai Kiadó.
What kinds of people are included in the Magyar életrajzi lexikon?
The entries cover historical figures connected with Hungary's politics, science, literature, arts, industry, and public life. Because the volumes were issued between 1967 and 1994, the work reflects the scholarship and editorial scope of that period.
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