Jóska Sobri
Jóska Sobri or Jóska Zsubri (1810, Erdőd major (Vas county) - February 17, 1837, Lápafő), born as József Pap,[1] was a famous bandit who became a legendary outlaw in Transdanubia, Kingdom of Hungary. Fifty years after his death people still spoke of his passing and some thought he was still alive.
Jóska Sobri | |
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 Jóska Sobri (painted by Sándor Száva) | |
| Born | József Pap 1810 |
| Died | February 16, 1837 |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Other names | Jóska Zsubri |
| Occupation | bandit, highwayman |
| Known for | He was a folk hero, being a Hungarian version of Robin Hood |
Sobri, like Sándor Rózsa, is one of the most famous Hungarian betyárs (bandits).
References
- Magyar Filmtudományi Intézet és Filmarchivum, Magyar Filmintézet, Magyar Nemzeti Filmarchívum, Filmévkönyv, 2002, p. 54
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