Attila Sántha

poet
Târgu Secuiesc, 5 March 1968
Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2023–)
“So my mother is right once again: the cold of God has thinned us out, and there will be no one left to light a candle on the graves. I'm not going to argue with her about this.” (Isten hidege megfogyasztott minket; lit. The Cold of God Has Thinned Us Out)
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2023governmental award

Laurel Wreath Award of Hungary

Hungarian state award for those who have achieved outstanding performance in the field of Hungarian literature and already hold an artistic award granted by the minister responsible for culture.

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2019governmental award

József Attila Award

The highest state literary award for outstanding literary activity, awarded by the current Minister of Culture.

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2018governmental award

Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit

The Hungarian Cross of Merit may be awarded to Hungarian and foreign citizens who have achieved outstanding merits in promoting and supporting the interests of an independent and democratic Hungary, with separate civilian and military divisions.

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