János Kótsi Patkó
1763–1842 (age 79)
Biography
János Kótsi Patkó was a Hungarian actor born in 1763 who contributed to the development of Hungarian theater during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His career as a performer reflected the growing sophistication and professionalization of theatrical arts in Transylvania and Hungary.
Patkó's long life, extending to 1842, allowed him to witness the evolution of Hungarian cultural institutions and the emergence of modern theatrical traditions. His burial at Házsongárd cemetery honors his contributions to Hungarian performing arts and his role in the cultural life of Transylvania.