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 | |
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 Sobri (painted by Sándor Száva) | |
| Born | József Pap 1810 |
| Died | 16 February 1837 (aged 26–27) |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Other names | Jóska Zsubri |
| Occupation(s) | bandit, highwayman |
| Known for | folk hero, being a Hungarian version of Robin Hood |
Sobri, like Sándor Rózsa, is one of the most famous Hungarian betyárs (bandits).
References
edit- ^ Magyar Filmtudományi Intézet és Filmarchivum, Magyar Filmintézet, Magyar Nemzeti Filmarchívum, Filmévkönyv, 2002, p. 54