Ferenc Szinnyei

historian of literature (1875–1947)
Person human Q1298822
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Ferenc Szinnyei

Summary

Ferenc Szinnyei is a human[1]. Born in Budapest[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1875[3]. He died in Budapest[4]. He died on November 9, 1947[5]. He worked as a scientist[6], literary historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Ferenc Szinnyei was born in Budapest[2].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei died in Budapest[4].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei was born on April 2, 1875[3].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei died on November 9, 1947[5].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei is buried at Farkasréti Cemetery[10].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's father was József Szinnyei[11].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei held citizenship in Hungary[12].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's professions included scientist[6].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei worked as a literary historian[7].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's field of work was philology[13].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's field of work was history of literature[14].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[15].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei is recorded as male[17].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's Commons category is recorded as Ferenc Szinnyei[19].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's family name is recorded as Szinnyei[20].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's given name is recorded as Ferenc[21].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hungarian[22].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'hu', 'text': 'Szinnyei Ferenc'}[23].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's sibling is recorded as Otmár Szinnyei[24].
  • Ferenc Szinnyei's sibling is recorded as József Szinnyei[25].

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Origins and Family

Ferenc Szinnyei's place of birth was Budapest[2]. He was born on April 2, 1875[3]. His father was József Szinnyei[11].

Education

Ferenc Szinnyei was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include scientist[6], literary historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include philology[13], an academic discipline[26] and history of literature[14], an academic discipline[27].

Death and Burial

Ferenc Szinnyei died on November 9, 1947[5]. He passed away in Budapest[4]. Burial took place at Farkasréti Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ferenc Szinnyei is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Ferenc Szinnyei born?

Born in Budapest[2], Ferenc Szinnyei…

Where did Ferenc Szinnyei die?

Ferenc Szinnyei died in Budapest[4].

Who were Ferenc Szinnyei's parents?

Ferenc Szinnyei's father was József Szinnyei[11].

What did Ferenc Szinnyei do for work?

Ferenc Szinnyei worked as scientist[6], literary historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Ferenc Szinnyei go to school?

Ferenc Szinnyei was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . epa.oszk.hu. epa.oszk.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work philology, history of literature
    Languages spoken, written or signed Hungarian
    Sibling Otmár Szinnyei, József Szinnyei
    Place of death Budapest
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