What is László Almásy's full name?

László Ede Almásy de Zsadány et Törökszentmiklós

László Almásy date of birth:

August 22, 1895

How old was László Almásy when died?

55

Where was László Almásy born?

Borostyánkő, Austria-Hungary (now Bernstein im Burgenland, Austria)

When did László Almásy die?

March 22, 1951

Where did László Almásy die?

Salzburg, Austria

Why did László Almásy die?

Amoebic dysentery

Is László Almásy gay or straight?

Gay

What is László Almásy nationality?

Hungarian

What is László Almásy's occupation?

Aristocrat, motorist, desert explorer, aviator, Scout-leader, spy and sportsman

László Almásy claim to fame:

The discovery of the prehistoric rock art sites in the Uweinat (Sudan) and Gilf Kebir (Egypt) region, and also the discovery of the Zerzura Oasis

Short Biography

László Ede Almásy de Zsadány et Törökszentmiklós (22 August/3 November 1895 – 22 March 1951) was a Hungarian aristocrat, motorist, desert explorer, aviator, Scout-leader and sportsman who also 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).