Kálmán Mikszáth

Hungarian writer and politician (1847–1910)
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Kálmán Mikszáth
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Kálmán Mikszáth was born on January 16, 1847, in Sklabiná and died on May 28, 1910, in Budapest. He was buried at the Fiume Road Graveyard. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Mikszáth was educated at Eötvös Loránd University and worked as a writer, journalist, and politician throughout his career. His religion was Lutheranism. [8][13][9]

He served as a member of the National Assembly of Hungary in four consecutive terms: from 1887 to 1892, 1892 to 1896, 1896 to 1901, and 1901 to 1905. [14] Mikszáth was married to Ilona Mauks and had two children, Kálmán Mikszáth and Albert Mikszáth. [1]

Kálmán Mikszáth

Summary

Kálmán Mikszáth is a human[1]. He was born in Sklabiná[2]. He was born on January 16, 1847[3]. He died in Budapest[4]. He died on May 28, 1910[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Kálmán Mikszáth's place of birth was Sklabiná[2].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth passed away in Budapest[4].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth was born on January 16, 1847[3].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth died on May 28, 1910[5].
  • Burial took place at Fiume Road Graveyard[10].
  • Among Kálmán Mikszáth's spouses was Ilona Mauks[11].
  • A child of Kálmán Mikszáth was Kálmán Mikszáth[12].
  • A child of Kálmán Mikszáth was Albert Mikszáth[13].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth held citizenship in Hungary[14].
  • Hungarian was Kálmán Mikszáth's native language[15].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth worked as a writer[6].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth's professions included journalist[7].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth worked as a politician[8].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth held the position of member of the National Assembly of Hungary[16].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth held the position of member of the National Assembly of Hungary[17].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth held the position of member of the National Assembly of Hungary[18].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth held the position of member of the National Assembly of Hungary[19].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth held the position of member of the National Assembly of Hungary[20].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth held the position of member of the National Assembly of Hungary[21].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth's education included a stint at Eötvös Loránd University[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Kálmán Mikszáth is A fekete város[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Kálmán Mikszáth is A Strange Marriage[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Kálmán Mikszáth is The Siege of Beszterce[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Kálmán Mikszáth is Tót atyafiak[26].
  • Kálmán Mikszáth was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Kálmán Mikszáth's place of birth was Sklabiná[2]. He was born on January 16, 1847[3]. Hungarian was his native language[15].

Education

Kálmán Mikszáth's education included a stint at Eötvös Loránd University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the National Assembly of Hungary[16], a public office[28], in Hungary[29], founded in 1848[30].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include A fekete város[23], a written work[31]; A Strange Marriage[24], a literary work[32], founded in 1900[33]; The Siege of Beszterce[25], a literary work[34]; and Tót atyafiak[26], a literary work[35]. Things named for Kálmán Mikszáth include 303648 Mikszáth[36], an asteroid[37].

Personal Life

Kálmán Mikszáth was married to Ilona Mauks[11]. Children include he[12], a lawyer[38], 1885–1950[39], of Hungary[40] and Albert Mikszáth[13], a writer[41], 1889–1921[42], of Hungary[43]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[44]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[45].

Death and Burial

Kálmán Mikszáth died on May 28, 1910[5]. He passed away in Budapest[4]. He is buried at Fiume Road Graveyard[10].

Why It Matters

Kálmán Mikszáth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include St. Peter's Umbrella[48], a literary work[49] and A fekete város[50], a written work[51]. Entities named for him include 303648 Mikszáth[36], an asteroid[37].

FAQs

Where was Kálmán Mikszáth born?

Kálmán Mikszáth's place of birth was Sklabiná[2].

Where did Kálmán Mikszáth die?

Kálmán Mikszáth died in Budapest[4].

Who was Kálmán Mikszáth married to?

Kálmán Mikszáth's spouses include Ilona Mauks[11].

What did Kálmán Mikszáth do for work?

Kálmán Mikszáth worked as writer[6], journalist[7], and politician[8].

Where did Kálmán Mikszáth go to school?

Kálmán Mikszáth was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[22].

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  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
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