was unveiled at Szatmárnémeti on 25 September 1864. His poem Himnusz (1823), evoking the glory of Hungary's past, became the national anthem of Hungary. Personal life Kölcsey never married and had no documented relationships; based on some of the intimate letters Kölcsey wrote to his male contemporaries, literary historian Krisztián Nyáry theorised that Kölcsey may have been homosexual. Famous works Vanitatum Vanitas 1823. Himnusz 1823. The national anthem of Hungary Huszt 1831. Epigram Honors Ferenc Kölcsey stamp were issued by Hungary on 5 May 1937. On 3 August 1990 another postage stamp was issued. References External links Hungarian essayists Male essayists Hungarian literary critics Hungarian politicians National anthem writers People from Satu Mare County Hungarian Calvinist and Reformed Christians 1790 births 1838 deaths Hungarian male poets 19th-century Hungarian poets 19th-century Hungarian male writers 19th-century essayists