Career
His most important works are his Kuruc poetry, the most famous literary forgery in the history of Hungarian literature. Besides being a poet, Thaly was also a parliamentarian. He held an influential place in the country"s military affairs
He was instrumental in the founding of the Historical Society, and edited its journal.
Thaly was highly patriotic. As a Hungarian national, he supported Francis II Rákóczi.
In 1873, Thaly started a movement to exhume the grave of Rákóczi, and bring home his remains. Thaly dream was realized only in October 1906, when the remains of his hero were brought home to Hungary.