Arthur Griffith

Irish politician and writer, founder of Sinn Féin (1871–1922)
Person human Q342765
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Arthur Griffith

Summary

Arthur Griffith is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on March 31, 1872[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on August 12, 1922[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,365 views/month, #6,977 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Griffith was born in Dublin[2].
  • Arthur Griffith died in Dublin[4].
  • Arthur Griffith was born on March 31, 1872[3].
  • Arthur Griffith died on August 12, 1922[5].
  • Arthur Griffith is buried at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].
  • Arthur Griffith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Arthur Griffith held citizenship in Irish Free State[12].
  • Arthur Griffith's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Arthur Griffith worked as a politician[7].
  • Arthur Griffith worked as a writer[8].
  • Arthur Griffith held the position of President of Dáil Éireann[13].
  • Arthur Griffith held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland)[14].
  • Arthur Griffith held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Arthur Griffith held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Arthur Griffith held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland)[17].
  • Arthur Griffith held the position of Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration[18].
  • Among Arthur Griffith's employers was The United Irishmen[19].
  • Arthur Griffith was a member of Irish Republican Brotherhood[20].
  • Arthur Griffith's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Arthur Griffith is recorded as male[22].
  • Arthur Griffith's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Arthur Griffith was affiliated with the Sinn Féin[24].
  • Arthur Griffith's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Griffith[25].
  • The cause of death was stroke[26].
  • Arthur Griffith's family name is recorded as Griffith[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Griffith's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on March 31, 1872[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Arthur Griffith was employed by The United Irishmen[19]. Positions held include President of Dáil Éireann[13], a position[28], in Irish Republic[29], founded in 1919[30]; Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland)[14], a public office[31], in Ireland[32], founded in 1919[33]; member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1918[36]; Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration[18], a position[37], in Ireland[38], founded in 1919[39]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[40], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1910[43]; and Teachta Dála[44], a position[45], in Ireland[46].

Personal Life

Arthur Griffith's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21]. He was affiliated with the Sinn Féin[24].

Death and Burial

Arthur Griffith died on August 12, 1922[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. The cause of death was stroke[26]. He is buried at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Arthur Griffith ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,365 views/month, #6,977 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Griffith born?

Arthur Griffith's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Arthur Griffith die?

Arthur Griffith died in Dublin[4].

What did Arthur Griffith do for work?

Arthur Griffith worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [40] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [44] . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Dublin
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    Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
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