Ferenc Erkel (Hungarian: Erkel Ferenc German: Franz Erkel; November 7, 1810 – June 15, 1893) 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.
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7 November 1810 Gyula, Hungary
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Died |
15 June 1893 (aged 82) Budapest, Hungary
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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