V\u00e1c, the picturesque town situated in the Danube Bend, is renowned not only for its natural beauty, but also for its significant role in the country\u2019s history and in the development of Hungarian science, economy arts and sports.
On the occasion of the 950th anniversary of the town\u2019s first documented mention in Hungary, we showcase 95 notabilities (rulers, politicians, scientists, artists and athletes) who in one was on another are linked to V\u00e1c. Some of them were born here, others worked in or for the city either for period of time or throughout their lives. Some gained national or international reputation and recognition. Others are known only to locals \u2013 or have faded even from local memory. They are the people whose names can be seen on street signs. Among them also those who stayed in V\u00e1c not of their own accord, while many moved here from elsewhere, being captivated by the charm of the town.
Naturally, the list of 95 names cannot be complete: more names could be added, and more walls could be filled with panels. The individuals are listed in the order of their birth. The 95 notable figures of the \u201cThe City Unshattered by Time\u201d is a tribute to the rich past of V\u00e1c and to its outstanding personalities who contributed to the country\u2019s heritage.
King G\u00e9za I (circa 1040\u20131077 \u271d) ruled from 1074. According to the Illuminated Chronicle, the founding of V\u00e1c and the construction of its first cathedral are attributed to him. He was buried in the cathedral of V\u00e1c, but his tomb was lost during the Ottoman era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
King Saint Ladislaus (1046\u20131095) predicted his brother G\u00e9za\u2019s victory and future reign before the Battle of Mogyor\u00f3d in 1074. He is one of the most significant canonized rulers of the \u00c1rp\u00e1d dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mikl\u00f3s B\u00e1thori, Bishop of V\u00e1c (circa 1435\u20131506\u271d), was a friend of renowned humanists and a promoter of humanism. From 1474, he transformed the episcopal seat of V\u00e1c to resemble King Matthias Corvinus’s royal court in Buda. Only fragments of his Renaissance buildings remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Istv\u00e1n Brodarics, Bishop of V\u00e1c (1471\u20131539 \u271d), was Chancellor to King Louis II and chronicler of the Battle of Moh\u00e1cs. Appointed bishop in 1537, he undertook several diplomatic missions as a trusted confidant of John Szapolyai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mih\u00e1ly Dvornikovich, Bishop of V\u00e1c (circa 1655\u20131705), began rebuilding the Diocese of V\u00e1c after the expulsion of the Turks. He reestablished the cathedral chapter and brought the Dominican Order to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andr\u00e1s Berkes, Grand Provost (1666\u20131729 \u271d), was one of the key figures in rebuilding the Diocese of V\u00e1c after the Turkish occupation. He played a significant role in settling the Franciscan and Piarist orders in V\u00e1c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mih\u00e1ly Frigyes Althann, Bishop of V\u00e1c (1682\u20131734 \u271d), was a cardinal and Viceroy of Naples. He integrated the diocese into the international network of the Church and was a major supporter of the canonization of Saint John of Nepomuk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mih\u00e1ly K\u00e1roly Althann, Bishop of V\u00e1c (1702\u20131756), continued the work of his uncle. He supported and sponsored Baroque church construction in V\u00e1c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ince Desericzky, Piarist teacher (1702\u20131763 \u271d), rector of the Piarist monastery in V\u00e1c, was a renowned preacher and historian. He wrote several works on the origins of the Hungarians and discovered Friar Julian\u2019s report in the Vatican.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Krist\u00f3f Migazzi, Bishop of V\u00e1c (1714\u20131803), was a trusted advisor of Queen Maria Theresa. During his 20 years as bishop, he brought prosperity to the city. The construction of the cathedral, the Stone Gate (K\u0151kapu), and many other Baroque buildings are linked to his name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Isidore Canevale, Italian-French architect (circa 1730\u20131786), came from a famous architectural family and worked mainly in Austria and Hungary. He was one of the first architects of Classicism. His most important works in Hungary include the V\u00e1c Cathedral and the Stone Gate, the Migazzi Mansion in Ver\u0151ce, and the New Building (barracks) in Pest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Franz Anton Maulbertsch, Austrian painter (1724\u20131796), was one of the most significant figures of Baroque painting. He worked in Hungary for nearly 40 years. His later works include the dome fresco and altarpiece of the V\u00e1c Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
G\u00e1sp\u00e1r Oswald, Piarist architect (1729\u20131781 \u271d), designed and built about 20 churches during Migazzi\u2019s episcopacy and led the construction of the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00c1d\u00e1m Tak\u00e1cs, Reformed pastor (1739\u20131797), was the first pastor of the Reformed congregation in V\u00e1c after the Edict of Tolerance, serving from 1783 to 1788. He commissioned the construction of the Reformed church in V\u00e1c and authored several volumes of sermons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elek Hor\u00e1nyi, Piarist teacher (1736\u20131809), taught philosophy at the Piarist Grammar School in V\u00e1c and was a literary historian. His major work is a lexicon containing the biographies of over 1,000 Hungarian writers and scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andr\u00e1s Ch\u00e1z\u00e1r, lawyer (1745\u20131816), founded the Institute for the Deaf and Mute in V\u00e1c, which he funded from his own wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antal Simon, Piarist teacher (1772\u20131808 \u271d), was the first director of the Institute for the Deaf and Mute in V\u00e1c. He developed the methodology for simultaneous teaching of reading and writing.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
V\u00e1c, the picturesque town situated in the Danube Bend, is renowned not only for its natural beauty, but also for its significant role in the country\u2019s history and in the development of Hungarian science, economy arts and sports.
On the occasion of the 950th anniversary of the town\u2019s first documented mention in Hungary, we showcase 95 notabilities (rulers, politicians, scientists, artists and athletes) who in one was on another are linked to V\u00e1c. Some of them were born here, others worked in or for the city either for period of time or throughout their lives. Some gained national or international reputation and recognition. Others are known only to locals \u2013 or have faded even from local memory. They are the people whose names can be seen on street signs. Among them also those who stayed in V\u00e1c not of their own accord, while many moved here from elsewhere, being captivated by the charm of the town.
Naturally, the list of 95 names cannot be complete: more names could be added, and more walls could be filled with panels. The individuals are listed in the order of their birth. The 95 notable figures of the \u201cThe City Unshattered by Time\u201d is a tribute to the rich past of V\u00e1c and to its outstanding personalities who contributed to the country\u2019s heritage.
King G\u00e9za I (circa 1040\u20131077 \u271d) ruled from 1074. According to the Illuminated Chronicle, the founding of V\u00e1c and the construction of its first cathedral are attributed to him. He was buried in the cathedral of V\u00e1c, but his tomb was lost during the Ottoman era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
King Saint Ladislaus (1046\u20131095) predicted his brother G\u00e9za\u2019s victory and future reign before the Battle of Mogyor\u00f3d in 1074. He is one of the most significant canonized rulers of the \u00c1rp\u00e1d dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mikl\u00f3s B\u00e1thori, Bishop of V\u00e1c (circa 1435\u20131506\u271d), was a friend of renowned humanists and a promoter of humanism. From 1474, he transformed the episcopal seat of V\u00e1c to resemble King Matthias Corvinus's royal court in Buda. Only fragments of his Renaissance buildings remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Istv\u00e1n Brodarics, Bishop of V\u00e1c (1471\u20131539 \u271d), was Chancellor to King Louis II and chronicler of the Battle of Moh\u00e1cs. Appointed bishop in 1537, he undertook several diplomatic missions as a trusted confidant of John Szapolyai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mih\u00e1ly Dvornikovich, Bishop of V\u00e1c (circa 1655\u20131705), began rebuilding the Diocese of V\u00e1c after the expulsion of the Turks. He reestablished the cathedral chapter and brought the Dominican Order to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andr\u00e1s Berkes, Grand Provost (1666\u20131729 \u271d), was one of the key figures in rebuilding the Diocese of V\u00e1c after the Turkish occupation. He played a significant role in settling the Franciscan and Piarist orders in V\u00e1c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mih\u00e1ly Frigyes Althann, Bishop of V\u00e1c (1682\u20131734 \u271d), was a cardinal and Viceroy of Naples. He integrated the diocese into the international network of the Church and was a major supporter of the canonization of Saint John of Nepomuk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mih\u00e1ly K\u00e1roly Althann, Bishop of V\u00e1c (1702\u20131756), continued the work of his uncle. He supported and sponsored Baroque church construction in V\u00e1c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ince Desericzky, Piarist teacher (1702\u20131763 \u271d), rector of the Piarist monastery in V\u00e1c, was a renowned preacher and historian. He wrote several works on the origins of the Hungarians and discovered Friar Julian\u2019s report in the Vatican.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Krist\u00f3f Migazzi, Bishop of V\u00e1c (1714\u20131803), was a trusted advisor of Queen Maria Theresa. During his 20 years as bishop, he brought prosperity to the city. The construction of the cathedral, the Stone Gate (K\u0151kapu), and many other Baroque buildings are linked to his name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Isidore Canevale, Italian-French architect (circa 1730\u20131786), came from a famous architectural family and worked mainly in Austria and Hungary. He was one of the first architects of Classicism. His most important works in Hungary include the V\u00e1c Cathedral and the Stone Gate, the Migazzi Mansion in Ver\u0151ce, and the New Building (barracks) in Pest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Franz Anton Maulbertsch, Austrian painter (1724\u20131796), was one of the most significant figures of Baroque painting. He worked in Hungary for nearly 40 years. His later works include the dome fresco and altarpiece of the V\u00e1c Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
G\u00e1sp\u00e1r Oswald, Piarist architect (1729\u20131781 \u271d), designed and built about 20 churches during Migazzi\u2019s episcopacy and led the construction of the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00c1d\u00e1m Tak\u00e1cs, Reformed pastor (1739\u20131797), was the first pastor of the Reformed congregation in V\u00e1c after the Edict of Tolerance, serving from 1783 to 1788. He commissioned the construction of the Reformed church in V\u00e1c and authored several volumes of sermons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elek Hor\u00e1nyi, Piarist teacher (1736\u20131809), taught philosophy at the Piarist Grammar School in V\u00e1c and was a literary historian. His major work is a lexicon containing the biographies of over 1,000 Hungarian writers and scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andr\u00e1s Ch\u00e1z\u00e1r, lawyer (1745\u20131816), founded the Institute for the Deaf and Mute in V\u00e1c, which he funded from his own wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antal Simon, Piarist teacher (1772\u20131808 \u271d), was the first director of the Institute for the Deaf and Mute in V\u00e1c. He developed the methodology for simultaneous teaching of reading and writing.<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-vac-950"],"yoast_head":"\n