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William O'Brien

Irish politician and trade unionist (1881–1968)
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William O'Brien

Summary

William O'Brien is a human[1]. Born in Clonakilty[2], he… he was born on January 23, 1881[3]. He died on October 31, 1968[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William O'Brien was born in Clonakilty[2].
  • William O'Brien was born on January 23, 1881[3].
  • William O'Brien died on October 31, 1968[4].
  • William O'Brien held citizenship in Ireland[8].
  • William O'Brien held citizenship in Irish Republic[9].
  • William O'Brien held citizenship in Irish Free State[10].
  • William O'Brien worked as a politician[5].
  • William O'Brien's professions included trade unionist[6].
  • William O'Brien held the position of Teachta Dála[11].
  • William O'Brien held the position of Teachta Dála[12].
  • William O'Brien held the position of Teachta Dála[13].
  • William O'Brien was a member of Irish Socialist Republican Party[14].
  • William O'Brien was a member of Irish Transport and General Workers' Union[15].
  • William O'Brien was a member of Labour Party[16].
  • William O'Brien is recorded as male[17].
  • William O'Brien's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William O'Brien was affiliated with the National Labour Party[19].
  • William O'Brien's Commons category is recorded as William O'Brien (trade unionist)[20].
  • William O'Brien's family name is recorded as O'Brien[21].
  • William O'Brien's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William O'Brien's described by source is recorded as Thom's Irish Who's Who[23].
  • William O'Brien's described by source is recorded as William O'Brien, 1881-1968[24].
  • William O'Brien's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

William O'Brien's place of birth was Clonakilty[2]. He was born on January 23, 1881[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and trade unionist[6]. Positions held include Teachta Dála[11], a position[26], in Ireland[27].

Personal Life

William O'Brien was affiliated with the National Labour Party[19].

Death and Burial

William O'Brien died on October 31, 1968[4].

Why It Matters

William O'Brien ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William O'Brien born?

Born in Clonakilty[2], William O'Brien…

What did William O'Brien do for work?

William O'Brien worked as politician[5] and trade unionist[6].

Related Entities

Ireland Irish Free State

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 8h ago · DeltaBot bot · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of birth → Clonakilty
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    Country of citizenship → Ireland, Irish Republic, Irish Free State
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