The "Rákóczi March" (Hungarian March) was the unofficial state anthem of Hungary before Ferenc Kölcsey wrote the Himnusz which is today the official national anthem of Hungary. The first version of this march-song was probably created around 1730 by one or more anonymous composers, although tradition says that it was the favorite march of Francis Rákóczi II. That early version called back Francis Rákóczi II to save his people. It was very popular in the 18th century but in the 19th century the m...