F. Abiola Irele

Nigerian literary scholar, professor, and editor
Person human Q5423814
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Summary

F. Abiola Irele is a human[1]. Born in Igbo-Ora[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1936[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on July 2, 2017[5]. He worked as a literary critic[6], literary scholar[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • F. Abiola Irele's place of birth was Igbo-Ora[2].
  • F. Abiola Irele passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • F. Abiola Irele was born on May 22, 1936[3].
  • F. Abiola Irele died on July 2, 2017[5].
  • F. Abiola Irele held citizenship in Nigeria[11].
  • F. Abiola Irele worked as a literary critic[6].
  • F. Abiola Irele worked as a literary scholar[7].
  • F. Abiola Irele's professions included university teacher[8].
  • F. Abiola Irele worked as a translator[9].
  • F. Abiola Irele's field of work was African literature[12].
  • F. Abiola Irele's field of work was Yoruba literature[13].
  • F. Abiola Irele's field of work was comparative literature[14].
  • F. Abiola Irele's field of work was Francophone literature[15].
  • F. Abiola Irele's field of work was literary studies[16].
  • Among F. Abiola Irele's employers was University of Ibadan[17].
  • Among F. Abiola Irele's employers was Harvard University[18].
  • Among F. Abiola Irele's employers was University of Lagos[19].
  • F. Abiola Irele was employed by University of Ghana[20].
  • Among F. Abiola Irele's employers was Ohio State University[21].
  • Among F. Abiola Irele's employers was Kwara State University[22].
  • F. Abiola Irele's education included a stint at University of Paris[23].
  • F. Abiola Irele was educated at University of London[24].
  • F. Abiola Irele's education included a stint at University of Ibadan[25].
  • F. Abiola Irele's education included a stint at University of Lagos[26].
  • F. Abiola Irele received the ALA Distinguished Member Award[27].

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Origins and Family

F. Abiola Irele's place of birth was Igbo-Ora[2]. He was born on May 22, 1936[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[23], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; University of London[24], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1836[34], headquartered in London[35]; University of Ibadan[25], a public university[36], in Nigeria[37], founded in 1948[38], headquartered in Ibadan[39]; and University of Lagos[26], a university[40], in Nigeria[41], founded in 1962[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary critic[6], literary scholar[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9]. Fields of work include African literature[12], a sub-set of literature[43]; Yoruba literature[13], a sub-set of literature[44]; comparative literature[14], an academic major[45]; Francophone literature[15], a sub-set of literature[46]; and literary studies[16], an academic discipline[47]. Employers include University of Ibadan[17], a public university[48], in Nigeria[49], founded in 1948[50], headquartered in Ibadan[51]; Harvard University[18], a private university[52], in United States[53], founded in 1636[54], headquartered in Cambridge[55]; University of Lagos[19], a university[56], in Nigeria[57], founded in 1962[58]; University of Ghana[20], a public university[59], in Ghana[60], founded in 1948[61], headquartered in Legon Campus[62]; Ohio State University[21], a public research university[63], in United States[64], founded in 1870[65], headquartered in Columbus[66]; and Kwara State University[22], a university[67], in Nigeria[68], founded in 2009[69].

Recognition

F. Abiola Irele received the ALA Distinguished Member Award[27].

Death and Burial

F. Abiola Irele died on July 2, 2017[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

F. Abiola Irele ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was F. Abiola Irele born?

Born in Igbo-Ora[2].

Where did F. Abiola Irele die?

F. Abiola Irele passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did F. Abiola Irele do for work?

F. Abiola Irele worked as literary critic[6], literary scholar[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9].

Where did F. Abiola Irele go to school?

F. Abiola Irele was educated at University of Paris[23], University of London[24], University of Ibadan[25], and University of Lagos[26].

What awards did F. Abiola Irele receive?

Honors received include ALA Distinguished Member Award[27].

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Francis, Abiola
    Field of work → African literature, Yoruba literature, comparative literature +2
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    Country of citizenship → Nigeria
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