George Bernard Shaw
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George Bernard Shaw
Summary
George Bernard Shaw is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on July 26, 1856[3]. He passed away in Ayot St Lawrence[4]. He died on November 2, 1950[5]. He worked as a music critic[6], politician[7], playwright[8], linguist[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,840 views/month, #4,567 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Dublin[2], George Bernard Shaw…
- George Bernard Shaw passed away in Ayot St Lawrence[4].
- George Bernard Shaw was born on July 26, 1856[3].
- George Bernard Shaw died on November 2, 1950[5].
- George Bernard Shaw is buried at Shaw's Corner[12].
- George Bernard Shaw's father was George Carr Shaw[13].
- George Bernard Shaw's mother was Lucinda Elizabeth Shaw[14].
- George Bernard Shaw was married to Charlotte Payne-Townshend[15].
- George Bernard Shaw held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
- George Bernard Shaw held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
- George Bernard Shaw held citizenship in Ireland[18].
- George Bernard Shaw is identified as part of the Irish people ethnic group[19].
- George Bernard Shaw's professions included music critic[6].
- George Bernard Shaw worked as a politician[7].
- George Bernard Shaw worked as a playwright[8].
- George Bernard Shaw's professions included linguist[9].
- George Bernard Shaw worked as a screenwriter[10].
- George Bernard Shaw's professions included biographer[20].
- George Bernard Shaw's field of work was fine art[21].
- George Bernard Shaw was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[22].
- George Bernard Shaw received the Nobel Prize in Literature[23].
- George Bernard Shaw received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24].
- George Bernard Shaw received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[25].
- George Bernard Shaw was a member of Royal Society of Literature[26].
- George Bernard Shaw's religion is recorded as Christianity[27].
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Origins and Family
George Bernard Shaw's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on July 26, 1856[3]. His father was George Carr Shaw[13]. His mother was Lucinda Elizabeth Shaw[14]. He is identified as part of the Irish people ethnic group[19].
Education
George Bernard Shaw was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include music critic[6], politician[7], playwright[8], linguist[9], screenwriter[10], and biographer[20]. George Bernard Shaw's field of work was fine art[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[23], a literary award[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1901[30]; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24], an award for best adapted screenplay[31], in United States[32], founded in 1929[33]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[25], a fellowship award[34], in United Kingdom[35].
Personal Life
George Bernard Shaw was married to Charlotte Payne-Townshend[15]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[27]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[36].
Death and Burial
George Bernard Shaw died on November 2, 1950[5]. He died in Ayot St Lawrence[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[37]. Burial took place at Shaw's Corner[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George Bernard Shaw include Shavian alphabet[38].
Why It Matters
George Bernard Shaw ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,840 views/month, #4,567 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Albert Einstein[41], a theoretical physicist[42], 1879–1955[43], of Kingdom of Württemberg[44], awarded the Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science[45], specialised in theoretical physics[46]; Kurt Vonnegut[47], a playwright[48], 1922–2007[49], of United States[50], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[51], specialised in creative and professional writing[52]; and Ray Bradbury[53], a screenwriter[54], 1920–2012[55], of United States[56], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[57].
Works attributed to him include Pygmalion[58], a dramatic work[59], founded in 1912[60]; Man and Superman[61], a dramatic work[62]; Arms and the Man[63], a dramatic work[64], founded in 1894[65]; Saint Joan[66], a dramatic work[67], founded in 1923[68]; Mrs. Warren's Profession[69], a dramatic work[70], founded in 1893[71]; and Major Barbara[72]. Entities named for him include Shavian alphabet[38].
FAQs
Where was George Bernard Shaw born?
Born in Dublin[2], George Bernard Shaw…
Where did George Bernard Shaw die?
George Bernard Shaw passed away in Ayot St Lawrence[4].
Who were George Bernard Shaw's parents?
George Bernard Shaw's father was George Carr Shaw[13]. George Bernard Shaw's mother was Lucinda Elizabeth Shaw[14].
Who was George Bernard Shaw married to?
George Bernard Shaw's spouses include Charlotte Payne-Townshend[15].
What did George Bernard Shaw do for work?
George Bernard Shaw worked as music critic[6], politician[7], playwright[8], linguist[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did George Bernard Shaw go to school?
George Bernard Shaw was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[22].
What awards did George Bernard Shaw receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[23], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[25].
Who did George Bernard Shaw influence?
George Bernard Shaw has been cited as an influence by Albert Einstein[41], Kurt Vonnegut[47], and Ray Bradbury[53].