
Hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary (1823–1849)
1823 — 1849
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Profession
Hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary (1823–1849)
Born
January 1, 1823
Died
1849 (age ~26)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
actor, writer, poet
1823
Born in Kiskőrös (1823-01-01)
1833
EducationStudied at Fasori Gimnázium (1833–1834)
1834
EducationStudied at Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest (1834–1835)
1841
EducationStudied at Pápai Református Kollegium (1841–1842)
1849
Died in Albești
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Sándor Petőfi was a Hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary. He is considered Hungary's national poet, and was one of the key figures of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. He is the author of the Nemzeti dal, which is said to have inspired the revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary that grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire. It is most likely, albeit unknown, that he died in the Battle of Segesvár, one of the last battles of the war.
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Sándor Petőfi was a Hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary. He is considered Hungary's national poet, and was one of the key figures of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. He is the author of the Nemzeti dal, which is said to have inspired the revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary that grew into a wa
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
Alexander Petőfi was born on January 1, 1823.
Alexander Petőfi died in 1849, at approximately 26 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander — January 1, 1823
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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— a librarian
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Respect.
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