Commemoration of Hungarian botanist Sándor Polgár

A memorial plaque was unveiled in Győr to honor the 150th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sándor Polgár, a prominent Hungarian botanist and educator. The plaque, featuring a tile portrait by artist József Péter Sándor, was placed on his former residence at Bisinger sétány 4.

Dr. Polgár was a legendary teacher at the Győr Főreáliskola (now Révai Miklós Gimnázium és Kollégium) and a key figure in Hungarian botany, particularly regarding the flora of the Bakony and Győr regions. His academic influence extended to notable figures such as academician Bálint Zólyomi.

The ceremony was attended by students, educators, and family members, including his granddaughter, Anna Menzl. Speakers highlighted his ability to inspire students through both theoretical knowledge and practical field studies.