The exemplary farmer, the 'apostle of Homok', faithful member of the church, the donator, the founder of the Vásárhely-Kutas: just a few epithets for Máté Gregus, was born on 16 June 1861. A real self-made man from the Great Planes, who was born into poverty, and became one of the most esteemed member of the community in Hódmezővásárhely due to his persistence and intellect.