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Géza Képes

1909 – 1989

Hungarian poet, translator

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About Géza Képes

Lived 1909 – 1989 (aged 80). Géza Képes was a Hungarian linguist, poet, translator, pedagogue and writer.

Géza Képes (February 1, 1909 – August 19, 1989) was a Hungarian poet, translator and polyglot. He was born in Mátészalka and died in Budapest.

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Important facts

Born

1 February 1909, Mátészalka

Birth century

20th century

Died

19 August 1989, Budapest

Occupation

Linguist, poet, translator, pedagogue, writer

Nationality

Hungary

Education

Eötvös Loránd University

Employers

Nyugat

Also known as

Geza Kepes

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Géza Képes's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Géza Képes?

Hungarian poet, translator (1909-1989)

When was Géza Képes born?

Géza Képes was born on 1 February 1909 in Mátészalka.

When did Géza Képes die?

Géza Képes died on 19 August 1989 in Budapest.

What was Géza Képes's occupation?

Géza Képes was a linguist, poet, translator, pedagogue and writer.

What nationality was Géza Képes?

Géza Képes was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Géza Képes

· Wikidata: Q663710

· DBpedia: Géza Képes

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