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Gábor Kovács (financier)
Gábor Kovács (born 2 January 1957, in Orosháza) is a Hungarians, Hungarian financier, banker, art collector, philanthropist and founder of KOGART. Life and career Having studied at the Moscow State Institution for International Relations (MGIMO) between 1975 and 1980, he started his career at the Hungarian National Bank. He was the first managing director of Citibank Budapest from 1985, before becoming the vice-president of Citibank London. Back in Hungary by 1991, he founded Bankár Holding Plc., which he now heads as president and CEO. It was at this time that he began to collect works by, as well as to support, Hungarian artists. His collection spans the history of Hungarian painting from the early 18th to the mid-20th century. On 8 November 2003, he established the Gábor Kovács Art Foundation with a HUF 3 bn capital stock, and opened KOGART House on 20 April 2004. He has been a member of the Trilateral Commission since 2006. Following its full-scale renovation, he reop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orosháza
Orosháza is a city situated in the westernmost part of Békés (county), Békés county, Hungary, on the Békés ridge bordered by the rivers River Maros, Maros and River Körös, Körös. Orosháza is an important culture, cultural, educational and recreational centre of the region. Main sights The city's main attractions are the Orosháza-Gyopárosfürdő spa complex, the Szántó Kovács János Museum, the Darvas József Literary Memorial House, and the Town Art Gallery. The only museum in the country devoted to water wells is found in Orosháza. At the Rágyánszky Arboretum, more than 2000 plant species in 6000 varieties can be seen. The Lutheran church, was built between 1777 and 1830 in late Baroque style. It is located in the centre of the town. The bell carried by the first settlers, who migrated from Zomba, Hungary, Zomba, is kept in front of the altar of the church. A number of cultural and entertaining programmes are organised in the town every year. Notable re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |