10. Széchenyi Flashcards
Who was Count István Széchenyi?
Influential Hungarian politician, political theorist, and writer.
What did Széchenyi witness during his visit to Great Britain?
Advancements of the First Industrial Revolution, including steamboats, steam-powered machines, and railways.
What was Széchenyi’s role in establishing the Hungarian Academy of Sciences?
Played a crucial role, donated 60,000 forints, inspired other nobles to contribute, aimed to promote Hungarian language use.
What was the purpose of the National Casino organized by Széchenyi?
Platform for patriotic Hungarian nobility to engage in political dialogues and contribute to the reform movement.
What initiatives did Széchenyi focus on regarding transportation infrastructure?
Established Óbuda Shipyard, regulated flow of lower Danube, supported construction of the Chain Bridge.
What was the impact of Széchenyi’s efforts in language reforms?
Hungarian became the official language in 1844, used in governmental offices and official places.
What significant development occurred in Hungary during this period?
First railway line, Budapest-Vác line, established in 1844.
What was Széchenyi’s nickname among his fellow countrymen?
“The Greatest Hungarian.”
What inspired Széchenyi to push for reforms in Hungary?
Witnessing advancements of the First Industrial Revolution and changes in political systems during his visit to Great Britain.
What did Széchenyi do to promote the Hungarian language?
Supported the establishment of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and urged the use of Hungarian within the academy.
What was the significance of the National Casino organized by Széchenyi?
It served as a forum for political dialogues and contributed to the reform movement in Hungary.
What was the purpose of Széchenyi’s publications, such as “The Credit,” “The World,” and “The Stadium”?
To address the Hungarian nobility, urging them to relinquish feudal privileges and embrace modernization.
What was the significance of Széchenyi’s Óbuda Shipyard?
t was the first large-scale steamship building company in the Habsburg Empire, aimed at improving river transportation and international trade.
What was the significance of the Budapest-Vác railway line?
It was the first railway line in Hungary, opening up new opportunities for transportation and trade.
