Sándor Petőfi

Hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary (1823–1849)
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Sándor Petőfi
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Sándor Petőfi

Summary

Sándor Petőfi is a human[1]. Born in Kiskőrös[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1823[3]. He died in Albești[4]. He died on July 31, 1849[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], actor[8], writer[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,192 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kiskőrös[2], Sándor Petőfi…
  • Sándor Petőfi passed away in Albești[4].
  • Sándor Petőfi was born on January 1, 1823[3].
  • Sándor Petőfi was born on December 31, 1822[12].
  • Sándor Petőfi died on July 31, 1849[5].
  • Sándor Petőfi's mother was Mária Hrúzová[13].
  • Sándor Petőfi was married to Júlia Szendrey[14].
  • A child of Sándor Petőfi was Zoltán Petőfi[15].
  • Sándor Petőfi held citizenship in Hungary[16].
  • Hungarian was Sándor Petőfi's native language[17].
  • Sándor Petőfi is identified as part of the Hungarians ethnic group[18].
  • Sándor Petőfi's professions included poet[6].
  • Sándor Petőfi's professions included translator[7].
  • Sándor Petőfi's professions included actor[8].
  • Sándor Petőfi worked as a writer[9].
  • Sándor Petőfi worked as a philologist[10].
  • Sándor Petőfi's professions included freedom fighter[19].
  • Sándor Petőfi's education included a stint at Fasori Gimnázium[20].
  • Sándor Petőfi was educated at Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest[21].
  • Sándor Petőfi was educated at Pápai Református Kollegium[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Sándor Petőfi is Q466479[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Sándor Petőfi is Q784741[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Sándor Petőfi is John the Valiant[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Sándor Petőfi is Q784950[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Sándor Petőfi is Nemzeti dal[27].

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Origins and Family

Sándor Petőfi's place of birth was Kiskőrös[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1823[3] and December 31, 1822[12]. His mother was Mária Hrúzová[13]. He is identified as part of the Hungarians ethnic group[18]. Hungarian was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Fasori Gimnázium[20], a high school[28], in Hungary[29], founded in 1823[30]; Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest[21], a Gymnasium[31], in Hungary[32], founded in 1717[33]; and Pápai Református Kollegium[22], an educational organization[34], in Hungary[35], founded in 1531[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], actor[8], writer[9], philologist[10], and freedom fighter[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q466479[23], a literary work[37]; Q784741[24], a literary work[38], founded in 1844[39]; John the Valiant[25], a narrative poetry[40]; Q784950[26], a literary work[41], founded in 1840[42]; and Nemzeti dal[27], a literary work[43], founded in 1848[44]. Things named for Sándor Petőfi include Petőfi Rádió[45], a radio station[46], in Hungary[47]; Petőfi Bridge[48], a road bridge[49], in Hungary[50], founded in 1937[51]; Petőfi Literary Museum[52], a literary museum[53], in Hungary[54], founded in 1954[55]; Petőfibánya[56], a municipality of Hungary[57], in Hungary[58]; Petőfiszállás[59], a municipality of Hungary[60], in Hungary[61]; Petőfi Prize[62], an award[63], in Hungary[64], founded in 2009[65]; and 4483 Petöfi[66].

Personal Life

Sándor Petőfi was married to Júlia Szendrey[14]. A child of him was Zoltán Petőfi[15]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[67]. He was affiliated with the Opposition Party[68].

Death and Burial

Sándor Petőfi died on July 31, 1849[5]. He died in Albești[4].

Why It Matters

Sándor Petőfi ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,192 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 77 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

Works attributed to him include Nemzeti dal[71], a literary work[72], founded in 1848[73] and John the Valiant[74], a narrative poetry[75]. Entities named for him include Petőfi Rádió[45], a radio station[46], in Hungary[47]; Petőfi Bridge[48], a road bridge[49], in Hungary[50], founded in 1937[51]; Petőfi Literary Museum[52], a literary museum[53], in Hungary[54], founded in 1954[55]; Petőfibánya[56], a municipality of Hungary[57], in Hungary[58]; Petőfiszállás[59], a municipality of Hungary[60], in Hungary[61]; and Petőfi Prize[62], an award[63], in Hungary[64], founded in 2009[65].

FAQs

Where was Sándor Petőfi born?

Sándor Petőfi was born in Kiskőrös[2].

Where did Sándor Petőfi die?

Sándor Petőfi died in Albești[4].

Who were Sándor Petőfi's parents?

Sándor Petőfi's mother was Mária Hrúzová[13].

Who was Sándor Petőfi married to?

Sándor Petőfi's spouses include Júlia Szendrey[14].

What did Sándor Petőfi do for work?

Sándor Petőfi worked as poet[6], translator[7], actor[8], writer[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Sándor Petőfi go to school?

Sándor Petőfi was educated at Fasori Gimnázium[20], Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest[21], and Pápai Református Kollegium[22].

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