Brendan Behan
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Brendan Behan was born on February 9, 1923 in Dublin[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] and died there on March 20, 1964[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][14]. He held Irish citizenship throughout his life. His spouse was Beatrice Behan, and he had two brothers, Brian Behan and Dominic Behan[15].
Behan worked as a writer, poet, journalist, songwriter, and playwright[16]. He studied at the Dublin Institute of Technology and focused his creative output on drama, literature, and poetry[16]. He died from diabetes.
Brendan Behan
Summary
Brendan Behan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on February 9, 1923[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on March 20, 1964[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], songwriter[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,170 views/month, #6,835 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Brendan Behan was born in Dublin[2].
- Brendan Behan died in Dublin[4].
- Brendan Behan was born on February 9, 1923[3].
- Brendan Behan died on March 20, 1964[5].
- Burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery[12].
- Brendan Behan's father was Stephen Behan[13].
- Brendan Behan's mother was Kathleen Behan[14].
- Brendan Behan was married to Beatrice Behan[15].
- Brendan Behan held citizenship in Ireland[16].
- Brendan Behan's professions included writer[6].
- Brendan Behan's professions included poet[7].
- Brendan Behan's professions included journalist[8].
- Brendan Behan worked as a songwriter[9].
- Brendan Behan's professions included playwright[10].
- Brendan Behan's field of work was drama[17].
- Brendan Behan's field of work was literature[18].
- Brendan Behan's field of work was poetry[19].
- Brendan Behan was educated at Dublin Institute of Technology[20].
- A notable work attributed to Brendan Behan is The Quare Fellow[21].
- A notable work attributed to Brendan Behan is The Hostage[22].
- A notable work attributed to Brendan Behan is Borstal Boy[23].
- Brendan Behan is recorded as male[24].
- Brendan Behan's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Brendan Behan's Commons category is recorded as Brendan Behan[26].
- The cause of death was diabetes[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IE[29]
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Began / founded: 1923-02-09[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1964-03-20[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: d18ffad7-355c-40af-b754-01eb21e04d9f[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Dublin[2], Brendan Behan… he was born on February 9, 1923[3]. His father was Stephen Behan[13]. His mother was Kathleen Behan[14].
Education
Brendan Behan's education included a stint at Dublin Institute of Technology[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], songwriter[9], and playwright[10]. Fields of work include drama[17], a literary mode[33]; literature[18], a type of arts[34]; and poetry[19], a literary form[35].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Quare Fellow[21], a literary work[36]; The Hostage[22], an adaptation[37]; and Borstal Boy[23], a written work[38].
Personal Life
Brendan Behan was married to Beatrice Behan[15].
Death and Burial
Brendan Behan died on March 20, 1964[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[27]. He is buried at Glasnevin Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Brendan Behan ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,170 views/month, #6,835 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Shane MacGowan[41], a musician[42], 1957–2023[43], of Ireland[44], specialised in music[45].
FAQs
Where was Brendan Behan born?
Brendan Behan was born in Dublin[2].
Where did Brendan Behan die?
Brendan Behan passed away in Dublin[4].
Who were Brendan Behan's parents?
Brendan Behan's father was Stephen Behan[13]. Brendan Behan's mother was Kathleen Behan[14].
Who was Brendan Behan married to?
Brendan Behan's spouses include Beatrice Behan[15].
What did Brendan Behan do for work?
Brendan Behan worked as writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], songwriter[9], and playwright[10].
Where did Brendan Behan go to school?
Brendan Behan was educated at Dublin Institute of Technology[20].
Who did Brendan Behan influence?
Brendan Behan has been cited as an influence by Shane MacGowan[41].