József Hollósi Somogyi

Hungarian born American linguist, literary translator, Arabist and university teacher (1899-1976)
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Summary

József Hollósi Somogyi was born on October 19, 1899[1], in Budapest[2]. He died on April 1976[3] in Cambridge[4]. He worked as an arabist[5], linguist[6], literary translator[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Hungary[10]
  • Native language: Hungarian[11]
  • Educated at: Eötvös Loránd University[12], Corvinus University of Budapest[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Hollósi[15], Somogyi[16]
  • Given name: József[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18], Arabic[19], Hungarian[20]
  • Different from: József Somogyi[21]

FAQs

Where was József Hollósi Somogyi born?

József Hollósi Somogyi was born in Budapest[2].

Where did József Hollósi Somogyi die?

József Hollósi Somogyi passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did József Hollósi Somogyi do for work?

József Hollósi Somogyi worked as an arabist[5], linguist[6], literary translator[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did József Hollósi Somogyi go to school?

József Hollósi Somogyi was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[12] and Corvinus University of Budapest[13].

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

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