Jóska Sobri
Hungarian bandit
About Jóska Sobri
Lived 1810 – 1837 (aged 26–27). Jóska Sobri was a Hungarian robber and betyár.
Jóska Sobri or Jóska Zsubri (born József Pap; 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 him, and some thought he was still alive.
Sobri, like Sándor Rózsa, is one of the most famous Hungarian betyárs (bandits).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jóska Sobri?
Hungarian bandit
When was Jóska Sobri born?
Jóska Sobri was born in 1810 in Ardud.
When did Jóska Sobri die?
Jóska Sobri died on 17 February 1837 in Lápafő.
What was Jóska Sobri's occupation?
Jóska Sobri was a robber and betyár.
What nationality was Jóska Sobri?
Jóska Sobri was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jóska Sobri. https://biography.guide/joska-sobri/
MLA: "Jóska Sobri." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joska-sobri/.
Chicago: "Jóska Sobri." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joska-sobri/.
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