Jóska Sobri or Jóska Zsubri (born József Pap;[1] 1810 – 17 February 1837) was a Hungarian bandit. He became a legendary outlaw in Transdanubia, Kingdom of Hungary. Fifty years after his death, people still spoke of him, and some thought he was still alive[citation needed].

Jóska Sobri
Sobri (painted by Sándor Száva)
Born
József Pap

1810 (1810)
Died16 February 1837(1837-02-16) (aged 26–27)
NationalityHungarian
Other namesJóska Zsubri
Occupation(s)bandit, highwayman
Known forfolk hero, being a Hungarian version of Robin Hood

Sobri, like Sándor Rózsa, is one of the most famous Hungarian betyárs (bandits).

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  1. ^ Magyar Filmtudományi Intézet és Filmarchivum, Magyar Filmintézet, Magyar Nemzeti Filmarchívum, Filmévkönyv, 2002, p. 54