Terence MacSwiney

Irish playwright, author and nationalist politician (1879-1920)
Person human Q1398423
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Terence MacSwiney

Summary

Terence MacSwiney is a human[1]. Born in Cork[2], he… he was born on March 28, 1879[3]. He died in HM Prison Brixton[4]. He died on October 25, 1920[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Terence MacSwiney was born in Cork[2].
  • Terence MacSwiney passed away in HM Prison Brixton[4].
  • Terence MacSwiney was born on March 28, 1879[3].
  • Terence MacSwiney was born on March 20, 1879[10].
  • Terence MacSwiney died on October 25, 1920[5].
  • Terence MacSwiney is buried at St. Finbarr's Cemetery[11].
  • Terence MacSwiney's father was John MacSwiney[12].
  • Terence MacSwiney's mother was Mary Wilkinson[13].
  • Among Terence MacSwiney's spouses was Muriel MacSwiney[14].
  • A child of Terence MacSwiney was Márie MacSwiney[15].
  • Terence MacSwiney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Terence MacSwiney held citizenship in Irish Republic[17].
  • Terence MacSwiney worked as a politician[6].
  • Terence MacSwiney's professions included writer[7].
  • Terence MacSwiney's professions included poet[8].
  • Terence MacSwiney held the position of Lord Mayor of Cork[18].
  • Terence MacSwiney held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Terence MacSwiney held the position of Teachta Dála[20].
  • Terence MacSwiney's education included a stint at University College Cork[21].
  • Terence MacSwiney is recorded as male[22].
  • Terence MacSwiney's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Terence MacSwiney was affiliated with the Sinn Féin[24].
  • Terence MacSwiney's genre is theatre art[25].
  • Terence MacSwiney's Commons category is recorded as Terence MacSwiney[26].
  • The cause of death was starvation[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cork[2], Terence MacSwiney… Recorded date of birth include March 28, 1879[3] and March 20, 1879[10]. His father was John MacSwiney[12]. His mother was Mary Wilkinson[13].

Education

Terence MacSwiney was educated at University College Cork[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and poet[8]. Positions held include Lord Mayor of Cork[18], a public office[28], in Ireland[29]; member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1918[32]; and Teachta Dála[20], a position[33], in Ireland[34].

Personal Life

Terence MacSwiney was married to Muriel MacSwiney[14]. A child of him was Márie MacSwiney[15]. He was affiliated with the Sinn Féin[24].

Death and Burial

Terence MacSwiney died on October 25, 1920[5]. He died in HM Prison Brixton[4]. The cause of death was starvation[27]. Burial took place at St. Finbarr's Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Terence MacSwiney ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Terence MacSwiney born?

Terence MacSwiney was born in Cork[2].

Where did Terence MacSwiney die?

Terence MacSwiney passed away in HM Prison Brixton[4].

Who were Terence MacSwiney's parents?

Terence MacSwiney's father was John MacSwiney[12]. Terence MacSwiney's mother was Mary Wilkinson[13].

Who was Terence MacSwiney married to?

Terence MacSwiney's spouses include Muriel MacSwiney[14].

What did Terence MacSwiney do for work?

Terence MacSwiney worked as politician[6], writer[7], and poet[8].

Where did Terence MacSwiney go to school?

Terence MacSwiney was educated at University College Cork[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1879-03-28T00:00:00Z, +1879-03-20T00:00:00Z
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'br', 'ca', 'ckb', 'commons', 'cy', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'es', 'eu',
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  2. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 12765
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Muriel MacSwiney
    Father → John MacSwiney
    Manner of death → suicide
    Place of death → HM Prison Brixton
    + 30 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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