Ferenc Erkel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ferenc Erkel

Hungarian composer

Date of Birth: 07-Nov-1810

Place of Birth: Gyula, Békés County, Hungary

Date of Death: 25-Jun-1893

Profession: composer, conductor, pianist, chess player, music pedagogue

Nationality: Hungary

Zodiac 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.