Jóska Sobri

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 his passing and some thought he was still alive.

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).

References

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