Béni Egressy
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Béni Egressy (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbeːni ˈɛɡrɛʃi]; born Galambos Benjámin; 21 April 1814 – 17 July 1851 in Sajókazinc) was a Hungarian composer, librettist, translator and actor. He created a number of popular melodic compositions, including the one to Mihály Vörösmarty's patriotic poem Szózat.[1] He also authored the librettos of the operas Hunyadi László and Bánk bán by Ferenc Erkel.
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The native form of this personal name is Egressy Béni. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
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Birth name | Benjámin Galambos |
Born | (1814-04-21)April 21, 1814 Sajókazinc, Kingdom of Hungary, Austrian Empire |
Died | July 17, 1851(1851-07-17) (aged 37) Pest, Kingdom of Hungary, Austrian Empire |
Genres | Folk music |
Occupation(s) | Composer, actor, translator and librettist |
Instrument(s) | Spinet, piano |
Years active | 1840–1851 |
Spouse(s) | Róza König (married 1841) |
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