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Ferenc Erkel
1810 – 1893
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryFerenc Erkel was a Hungarian composer, conductor and pianist. He was the father of Hungarian grand opera, written mainly on historical themes, which are still often performed in Hungary. He also composed the music of "Himnusz", the national anthem of Hungary, which was adopted in 1844. He died in Budapest.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 7, 1810
Gyula
Date of death
June 25, 1893
Budapest
Citizenship
Hungary · Austrian Empire · Austria–Hungary
Occupations & fields
conductorcomposerchess playermusic educatorpianist
Awards & honours
Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz JosephOrder of the Iron Crown (Austria)
Notable works
HimnuszHunyadi László
- Field and occupation
- maďarský skladatel
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