Miklós Wesselényi

Baron Miklós Wesselényi de Hadad (pronounced [ˈmikloːʃ ˈvɛʃɛleːɲi] December 20, 1796 – April 2, 1850), was a Hungarian statesman, leader of the upper house of the Diet, member of the Board of Academy of Sciences, hero of the 1838 Pest flood.A prominent and wealthy Hungarian aristocrat, son of Baron Miklós Wesselényi and Ilona Cserei, he was born at Jibou, and was educated at his father's castle by Mózes Pataky in the most liberal and patriotic direction.He inherited his father's exceptional physical strength, and he further trained himself in different sports, such as horse-riding and swimming. He was a celebrity in his age for his sportsman's accomplishments.

Personal facts

Miklós Wesselényi
Birth dateDecember 20, 1796
Birth nameMiklós Wesselényi
Birth place
Jibou , Kingdom of Hungary (1526–1867)
Nationality
Hungary
Ethnicity
Hungarians
Religion
Calvinism
Citizenship
Hungary
Date of deathApril 02, 1850
Place of death
Hungary
Resting place
Budapest
Hometown
Jibou

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  1. http://epa.oszk.hu/00900/00979/00012/02egyed.htm