Seán O'Casey
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Seán O'Casey
Summary
Seán O'Casey is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on March 30, 1880[3]. He died in Torquay[4]. He died on September 18, 1964[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], screenwriter[7], poet[8], writer[9], and lyricist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,260 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Dublin[2], Seán O'Casey…
- Seán O'Casey passed away in Torquay[4].
- Seán O'Casey was born on March 30, 1880[3].
- Seán O'Casey died on September 18, 1964[5].
- Seán O'Casey is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[12].
- Among Seán O'Casey's spouses was Eileen O'Casey[13].
- A child of Seán O'Casey was Breon O'Casey[14].
- Seán O'Casey held citizenship in Ireland[15].
- Irish was Seán O'Casey's native language[16].
- Seán O'Casey worked as a playwright[6].
- Seán O'Casey worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Seán O'Casey worked as a poet[8].
- Seán O'Casey's professions included writer[9].
- Seán O'Casey worked as a lyricist[10].
- Seán O'Casey was educated at primary school[17].
- A notable work attributed to Seán O'Casey is Within the Gates[18].
- A notable work attributed to Seán O'Casey is Juno and the Paycock[19].
- A notable work attributed to Seán O'Casey is The Plough and the Stars[20].
- Seán O'Casey received the Hawthornden Prize[21].
- Seán O'Casey received the star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[22].
- Seán O'Casey was a member of Conradh na Gaeilge[23].
- Seán O'Casey is recorded as male[24].
- Seán O'Casey's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Seán O'Casey was affiliated with the Irish Republican Brotherhood[26].
- Seán O'Casey's genre is tragicomedy[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IE[29]
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Began / founded: 1880-03-30[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1964-09-18[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 421e1b8f-346d-417d-a990-92243776cd6a[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Seán O'Casey's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on March 30, 1880[3]. Irish was his native language[16].
Education
Seán O'Casey was educated at primary school[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], screenwriter[7], poet[8], writer[9], and lyricist[10].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Within the Gates[18]; Juno and the Paycock[19], a literary work[33]; and The Plough and the Stars[20], a literary work[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Hawthornden Prize[21], a literary award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1919[37] and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[22], a commemorative plaque[38].
Personal Life
Among Seán O'Casey's spouses was Eileen O'Casey[13]. A child of him was Breon O'Casey[14]. He was affiliated with the Irish Republican Brotherhood[26].
Death and Burial
Seán O'Casey died on September 18, 1964[5]. He died in Torquay[4]. The cause of death was disease[39]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[12].
Why It Matters
Seán O'Casey ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,260 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Works attributed to him include Juno and the Paycock[42], a literary work[43].
FAQs
Where was Seán O'Casey born?
Seán O'Casey was born in Dublin[2].
Where did Seán O'Casey die?
Seán O'Casey died in Torquay[4].
Who was Seán O'Casey married to?
Seán O'Casey's spouses include Eileen O'Casey[13].
What did Seán O'Casey do for work?
Seán O'Casey worked as playwright[6], screenwriter[7], poet[8], writer[9], and lyricist[10].
Where did Seán O'Casey go to school?
Seán O'Casey was educated at primary school[17].
What awards did Seán O'Casey receive?
Honors received include Hawthornden Prize[21] and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[22].