János Arany
János Arany (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈjaːnoʃ ˈɒrɒɲ]; archaic English: John Arany; 2 March 1817 – 22 October 1882) was a Hungarian poet, writer, translator and journalist. He is often said to be the "Shakespeare of ballads" – he wrote more than 102 ballads that have been translated into over 50 languages, as well as the Toldi trilogy.
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| Born | 2 March 1817 Nagyszalonta, Kingdom of Hungary, Austrian Empire (now Salonta, Romania) |
| Died | 22 October 1882 (aged 65) Budapest, Austria-Hungary |
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| Language | Hungarian |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Alma mater | University of Debrecen |
| Notable works | Toldi trilogy, The Bards of Wales |
| Spouse | Julianna Ercsey |
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