Dzīves

Hungarian poet, writer, translator, and journalist known as the "Shakespeare of ballads" for his 102 ballads and the Toldi trilogy

Hungarian poet and journalist regarded as the greatest Hungarian poet of the 20th century, known for his exploration of love, temporality, faith, individuality, and patriotism

Romanian composer, violinist, conductor, and educator, revered as one of the greatest musicians in Romanian history

Hungarian avant-garde composer known for his highly innovative and influential works in contemporary classical music, including 'Requiem' and 'Lontano'

Hungarian Communist revolutionary and politician who led the Hungarian Soviet Republic in 1919

Romanian-American cell biologist, physician, and Nobel laureate who discovered ribosomes and pioneered electron microscopy techniques

Romanian sculptor, painter, and photographer considered the patriarch of modern sculpture and a pioneer of modernism, known for his clean geometrical lines and cultural influences

Last king of Romania, who also pursued careers as an aircraft pilot, military leader, stockbroker, and art collector

Hungarian-American actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Count Dracula and other memorable horror film characters

Romanian engineer and politician who served as the first and third President of Romania, guiding the nation through its transition to democracy and founding the Social Democratic Party

Founder and central figure of the anti-establishment Dada movement, a Romanian-French avant-garde poet, essayist, and performance artist.

Romanian-French philosopher and essayist known for his pervasive philosophical pessimism and aphoristic style, exploring themes of suffering, decay, and nihilism

Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist who integrated folk music with avant-garde styles, becoming one of the 20th century's most important classical figures

Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor, known for his memoir `Night` and tireless advocacy for human rights