Thomas MacDonagh

Irish nationalist, poet, playwright and revolutionary (1878-1916)
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Summary

Thomas MacDonagh was born on February 1, 1878[1], in Cloughjordan[2]. He died on May 3, 1916[3], in Kilmainham Gaol[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], suffragist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,176 views/month, #6,921 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Arbour Hill Cemetery[10]
  • Spouse: Muriel MacDonagh[11]
  • Child: Donagh MacDonagh[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Member of political party: Irish Republican Brotherhood[15]
  • Commons category: Thomas MacDonagh[16]
  • Military, police or special rank: major[17]
  • Cause of death: gunshot wound[18]
  • Participated in conflict: Easter Rising[19]
  • Family name: MacDonagh[20]
  • Given name: Thomas[21]
  • Allegiance: Irish Volunteers[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Irish[23]
  • Name in native language: Tomás Mac Donnchadha[24]
  • Sibling: John MacDonagh[25]
  • Writing language: English[26]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas MacDonagh include Kilkenny railway station[27], a railway station[28], in Ireland[29].

Why It Matters

Thomas MacDonagh has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Kilkenny railway station[27], a railway station[28], in Ireland[29].

FAQs

Where was Thomas MacDonagh born?

Thomas MacDonagh was born in Cloughjordan[2].

Where did Thomas MacDonagh die?

Thomas MacDonagh passed away in Kilmainham Gaol[4].

Who was Thomas MacDonagh married to?

Thomas MacDonagh's spouses include Muriel MacDonagh[11].

What did Thomas MacDonagh do for work?

Thomas MacDonagh worked as a playwright[5], poet[6], suffragist[7], and writer[8].

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  1. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA01014419
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → playwright, poet, suffragist +1
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  3. 22w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Thomas MacDonagh lament plaque.jpg
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  4. 23w ago · DeltaBot bot · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Conflict → —
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    Place of death → Kilmainham Gaol
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