Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
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Nationality
Sport
Chess
Languages
Hungarian
Spouse
Adél Adler (1839-1860)
Children
5 children: Elek Erkel, Gyula Erkel, Lajos Erkel, László Erkel, Sándor Erkel
Education
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
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Ferenc Erkel: Hungarian composer, conductor and pianist (1810–1893).
Born in Gyula (died at age 82).
Studied at Franz Liszt Academy of Music.
Biography
Ferenc 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.
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Ferenc Erkel was born in Gyula.
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