About Ferenc Orbán
Lived 1905 – 1989 (aged 84). Ferenc Orbán was a Hungarian athletics competitor and journalist.
Ferenc Orbán (6 March 1904 – 9 July 1989) was a Hungarian athlete who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Career Orbán finished third behind Carl Van Geysel in the high jump event at the 1926 AAA Championships.
Orbán competed in the men's high jump at the 1928 Olympic Games.
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Who was Ferenc Orbán?
Hungarian athlete (high jump), journalist
When was Ferenc Orbán born?
Ferenc Orbán was born on 6 March 1905 in Hódmezővásárhely.
When did Ferenc Orbán die?
Ferenc Orbán died on 9 July 1989 in Los Angeles.
What was Ferenc Orbán's occupation?
Ferenc Orbán was an athletics competitor and journalist.
What nationality was Ferenc Orbán?
Ferenc Orbán was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ferenc Orbán. https://biography.guide/ferenc-orban/
MLA: "Ferenc Orbán." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ferenc-orban/.
Chicago: "Ferenc Orbán." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ferenc-orban/.
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