János Hunfalvy
Hungarian geographer, university professor and academician (1820–1888)
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Summary
János Hunfalvy was born on January 21, 1820[1], in Veľký Slavkov[2]. He died on December 6, 1888[3], in Budapest[4]. He worked as a geographer[5], professor[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 10, 1820[11]
- Place of burial: Fiume Road Graveyard[12]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[13]
- Occupation: editing staff[14]
- Employer: Eötvös Loránd University[15]
- Member of: Hungarian Academy of Sciences[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: János Hunfalvy[18]
- Family name: Hunfalvy[19]
- Given name: János[20]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hungarian[22]
- Birth name: Johann Hunsdorfer[23]
- Sibling: Pál Hunfalvy[24]
Why It Matters
János Hunfalvy is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was János Hunfalvy born?
János Hunfalvy was born in Veľký Slavkov[2].
Where did János Hunfalvy die?
János Hunfalvy passed away in Budapest[4].
What did János Hunfalvy do for work?
János Hunfalvy worked as a geographer[5], professor[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and writer[9].