László Almásy
Hungarian aristocrat and adventurer (1893–1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the politician, see László Almásy (politician).
László Ede Almásy de Zsadány et Törökszentmiklós (Hungarian: zsadányi és törökszentmiklósi Almásy László Ede; pronounced [ˈɒlmaːʃi ˈlaːsloː ˈɛdɛ]; 22 August/3 November 1895 – 22 March 1951) was a Hungarian aristocrat, motorist, desert explorer, aviator, Scout-leader, and sportsman who served as the basis for the protagonist in both Michael Ondaatje's novel The English Patient (1992) and the movie adaptation of the same name (1996).
The native form of this personal name is Almásy László Ede. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
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László Ede Almásy de Zsadány et Törökszentmiklós | |
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Nickname(s) | Abu Ramla (Father of the Sand) |
Born | (1895-08-22)22 August 1895 Borostyánkő, Austria-Hungary |
Died | 22 March 1951(1951-03-22) (aged 55) Salzburg, Austria |
Buried | Salzburg, Austria |
Allegiance | Austria-Hungary Hungary Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Austro-Hungarian Army Austro-Hungarian Air Force German military intelligence service (Abwehr) Royal Hungarian Air Force Luftwaffe |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 11th Hussars Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops Royal Hungarian Air Force Afrika Korps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Iron Cross |
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