Vincențiu Babeș

After finishing primary school, Vincențiu Babeș attended German-language high schools, first in Temesvár, then in Szeged, where he took the baccalaureate in 1841. After that he attended theology courses in Karlóca and the Seminary in Arad. Babeș then returned to Arad, where he worked first as a teacher and then as an inspector of the Romanian schools. He was then sent to Vienna, together with other trusted men, as an advocate for the defense of the interests of the diocese of Arad and of the Romanian people from Maros-Torda County and Crișana. After settling in Vienna, he worked at the Supreme Court of Justice. In 1851 he married Sophia Goldschneider, with whom he had 9 children, the best known of which was Victor Babeș. In 1937 his remains were brought back to his native village; his resting place is near the church in Hodoni. Streets are named after him in Arad, Bucharest, Moșnița Veche, and Timișoara. A gymnasium and a high school in Timișoara also bear his name.

• Name — Vincențiu Babeș • Born — 21 January 1821 • Birthplace — Hodony village, Temes County, Austria-Hungary (present day Hodoni, Timiș County, Romania) • Died — 22 January 1907 • Resting Place — Hodoni, Timiș County, Romania • Other Names — Babes Vince • Known for — Founding member of the Romanian Academy • Education — Royal University of Pest • Occupation — Lawyer, teacher, journalist and politician • Political Party — Romanian National Party • Children — 9, including Victor Babeș

The authorities additionally record the headings Vincentiu Babes, Vicențiu Babeș and Vincenţiu Babeş. His recorded languages were Hungarian and Romanian. One child is recorded: Victor Babeș.

Vincențiu Babeș is recorded as poet, politician, journalist, lawyer and judge.