Jóska Sobri

Jóska Sobri or Jóska Zsubri (1810, Erdőd major (Vas county) - February 17, 1837, Lápafő), born as József Pap,[1] was a famous bandit who became a legendary outlaw in Transdanubia, Kingdom of Hungary. Fifty years after his death people still spoke of his passing and some thought he was still alive.

Jóska Sobri
Jóska Sobri (painted by Sándor Száva)
Born
József Pap

1810 (1810)
DiedFebruary 16, 1837(1837-02-16) (aged 26–27)
NationalityHungarian
Other namesJóska Zsubri
Occupationbandit, highwayman
Known forHe was a folk hero, being a Hungarian version of Robin Hood

Sobri, like Sándor Rózsa, is one of the most famous Hungarian betyárs (bandits).

References

  1. Magyar Filmtudományi Intézet és Filmarchivum, Magyar Filmintézet, Magyar Nemzeti Filmarchívum, Filmévkönyv, 2002, p. 54
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