Ferenc Erkel
Hungarian composer, conductor and pianist
Died when: 82 years 220 days (991 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Ferenc Erkel (Hungarian: Erkel Ferenc Hungarian pronunciation: ['?rk?l 'f?r?nt?s], 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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