Douglas Hyde
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Summary
Douglas Hyde was born on January 17, 1860[1], in Castlerea[2]. He died on July 12, 1949[3], in Dublin[4]. He worked as a politician[5], poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,824 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Arthur Hyde[11]
- Mother: Elizabeth Oldfield[12]
- Spouse: Lucy Cometina Kurtz[13]
- Child: Nuala Hyde[14], Úna Hyde[15]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[16], Irish Free State[17], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18]
- Occupation: linguist[19], historian[20], philologist[21], literary historian[22]
- Field of work: linguistics[23], Irish[24], politics[25], translation[26]
- Position held: President of Ireland[27], senator of Ireland[28], founder[29], president[30]
- Educated at: Trinity College, Dublin[31], Royal University of Ireland[32]
- Award received: Doctor of Letters[33], honorary citizenship[34], honorary citizen of Dublin[35]
- Member of: Irish Texts Society[36], National Literary Society[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Sinn Féin[39]
- Commons category: Douglas Hyde[40]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[41]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[42]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[43], Legum Doctor[44]
- Family name: Hyde[45]
- Given name: Douglas[46], Ross[47]
- Pseudonym: An Craoibhín Aoibhinn [ən kri:vin i:vin][48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Douglas Hyde include Dr. Hyde Park[50], a sports venue[51], in Ireland[52], founded in 1971[53].
Why It Matters
Douglas Hyde has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Dr. Hyde Park[50], a sports venue[51], in Ireland[52], founded in 1971[53].
FAQs
Where was Douglas Hyde born?
Douglas Hyde was born in Castlerea[2].
Where did Douglas Hyde die?
Douglas Hyde passed away in Dublin[4].
Who were Douglas Hyde's parents?
Douglas Hyde's father was Arthur Hyde[11]. Douglas Hyde's mother was Elizabeth Oldfield[12].
Who was Douglas Hyde married to?
Douglas Hyde's spouses include Lucy Cometina Kurtz[13].
What did Douglas Hyde do for work?
Douglas Hyde worked as a politician[5], poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Douglas Hyde go to school?
Douglas Hyde was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[31] and Royal University of Ireland[32].
What awards did Douglas Hyde receive?
Honors received include Doctor of Letters[33], honorary citizenship[34], and honorary citizen of Dublin[35].