Kálmán Mikszáth: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Mikszáth Kálmán
Born	January 16, 1847 • Hungary
Died	May 28, 1910 (aged 63) • Budapest • Hungary
Notable Works	“A Noszty fiu esete Tóth Marival” • “A fekete város” • “Beszterce ostroma” • “Különös házasság”

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