Júlia Szendrey

Júlia Szendrey (29 December 1828 – 6 September 1868) was a Hungarian poet, writer and translator, most known as the wife of celebrated Hungarian poet Sándor Petőfi.

Life and works

Júlia Szendrey was born in Újmajor, Keszthely, her father was Ignác Szendrey (1800–1895), a farm overseer for various noble families during his career, including the Festetics family and the Károlyi family. Decades after her death, her long lost diary was recovered and partially published, dispelling previous accusations.

Memorials There are several statues of Júlia Szendrey in Hungary, for example in Kiskőrös and in Mezőberény. In 2018, her statue was erected in Copenhagen at the Hungarian embassy building.