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Juraj Jánošík

Slovak highwayman
Juraj Jánošík was a Slovak highwayman. Jánošík has been the main character of many Slovak novels, poems, and films. According to the legend, he robbed nobles and gave the loot to the poor, a deed often attributed to the famous Robin Hood. Wikipedia
Born: January 25, 1688, Terchová, Slovakia
Died: March 17, 1713 (age 25 years), Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia
Nationality: Hungarian and Slovak
Other names: Juro Jánošík, Jurko Jánošík, Jerzy Janosik, Jánosik György