1 January 1823 marks the date when a Hungarian national hero - poetist Sándor Petőfi was born. The whole year of 2023 is dedicated to remembrance of his heritage. Also our institute will commemorate Petőfi with several events.
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Sándor Petőfi as a child. Unknown 19th c. artist, 1834. 86.4.1. Source: collection of Petőfi Museum of Literature, Budapest
Sándor Petőfi (daguerreotype). Photo by Gábor Egressy, 1845. Pest. Source: collection of the Petőfi Museum of Literature The only known picture of him
Mother of Sándor Petőfi: Mária Hrúz. Painter Soma Orlai Petrics, around 1850-60. Source: collection of the Petőfi Museum of Literature, Budapest
Father of Sándor Petőfi: István Petrovics. Painter Soma Orlai Petrics, around 1850-60. Source: Collection of the Petőfi Museum of Literature, Budapest
