Ferenc Kölcsey
Hungarian politician and writer (1790-1838)
Ferenc Kölcsey was born on August 8, 1790 in Săuca and died on August 24, 1838 in Szatmárcseke, aged 48. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, literary critic, politician, notary and member of parliament. Country of citizenship: Habsburg monarchy, Austrian Empire and Hungary. Positions held include member of the lower house of Hungarian Diet. Fields of work: Hungarian literature. Notable works include “Himnusz”. Member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Kisfaludy Society.
- Born
- August 8, 1790 · Săuca
- Died
- August 24, 1838 · Szatmárcseke
- Age at death
- 48
- Citizenship
- Habsburg monarchy, Austrian Empire, Hungary
- Occupations
- poet, writer, literary critic, politician, notary, member of parliament
- Positions held
- member of the lower house of Hungarian Diet
- Notable works
- Himnusz
- Wikipedia editions
- 25 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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