Miklós Ligeti
Ligeti Miklós Miklós Ligeti (May 1, 1871 – December 10, 1944) was a Hungarian sculptor and artist. His sculptural style integrated elements of impressionism and realism.
Also recorded as Miklos Ligeti · Nicola Ligeti · Nicolas Ligeti · Niccolò Ligeti
Miklós Ligeti
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- Full name
- Lőwy Móric.
- Born
- Miklós Ligeti was born, sources differ on the date (on 1 May 1871 and on 19 May 1871). · Buda.
- Died
- 1944. · Budapest.
- Nationality
- Hungary.
- Occupation
- sculptor.
- Teachers
- Denys Puech and Alajos Strobl.
- Languages
- Hungarian.
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Ligeti Miklós Miklós Ligeti (May 1, 1871 – December 10, 1944) was a Hungarian sculptor and artist. His sculptural style integrated elements of impressionism and realism.
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Early life and education
Early life and education
Miklós Ligeti was born on May 1, 1871 in Pest. At first a pupil of Alajos Stróbl in Budapest, Ligeti later studied in Vienna, Austria.
Career
Career
In 1903 Ligeti created a statue of Anonymus, the unknown chronicler at the court of King Béla III (r 1172–96), known as Anonymous, within Budapest City Park. Ligeti was also the sculptor of a statue honoring US Army Major General Harry Hill Bandholtz, for his service to Hungary after World War I. It was installed at the US Embassy in 1936, but was later removed by the communist government after World War II. It was replaced in 1989. It has been moved again, to Freedom Park, across from the US Embassy.
Death
Death
Ligeti died in Budapest on December 10, 1944.
Statues
Statues
• Illustration — Anonymus statue in City Park, Budapest (1903) • Illustration — Anonymus statue in City Park, Budapest (1903) • Illustration — Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, Budapest (1908) • Illustration — Harry Hill Bandholtz, Budapest (1936)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Miklós Ligeti was recorded at birth as Lőwy Móric. The authorities additionally record the headings Miklos Ligeti, Nicola Ligeti, Nicolas Ligeti and Niccolò Ligeti. His recorded language was Hungarian. Other recorded relations include Gábor Ligeti.
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Life and career
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1871
Miklós Ligeti born at Buda.
1944
Miklós Ligeti died at Budapest.
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Buda.
Birth place
Budapest.
Death place
Other activities
Ligeti was president of the Hungarian Society of Applied Arts.
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