Brian Friel
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Summary
Brian Friel was born on January 9, 1929[1], in Omagh[2]. He died on October 2, 2015[3], in Greencastle[4]. He worked as a translator[5], playwright[6], theatrical director[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,130 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Glenties[11]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[12]
- Field of work: literature[13], drama[14]
- Position held: senator of Ireland[15]
- Educated at: Ulster University[16], Maynooth University[17], St Columb's College[18]
- Award received: Irish PEN Award[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], Tony Award for Best Play[21], AWB Vincent Literary Award[22]
- Member of: Aosdána[23], Royal Society of Literature[24], American Academy of Arts and Letters[25]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Nationalist Party[28]
- Commons category: Brian Friel[29]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[30]
- Family name: Friel[31]
- Given name: Brian[32]
- Described by source: Brian Friel: The Growth of an Irish Dramatist[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: Brian Friel[35]
Product Details
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Type: Person[36]
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Country: GB[37]
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Began / founded: 1929-01-09[38]
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Ended / dissolved: 2015-10-02[39]
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MusicBrainz ID: ed8f28cb-a286-4474-87e2-a65fa16a1b92[40]
Why It Matters
Brian Friel has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to him include Dancing at Lughnasa[43], a film[44], directed by Pat O'Connor[45]; Translations[46], a literary work[47]; and Faith Healer[48], a literary work[49].
FAQs
Where was Brian Friel born?
Brian Friel was born in Omagh[2].
Where did Brian Friel die?
Brian Friel died in Greencastle[4].
What did Brian Friel do for work?
Brian Friel worked as a translator[5], playwright[6], theatrical director[7], politician[8], and writer[9].
Where did Brian Friel go to school?
Brian Friel was educated at Ulster University[16], Maynooth University[17], and St Columb's College[18].
What awards did Brian Friel receive?
Honors received include Irish PEN Award[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], Tony Award for Best Play[21], and AWB Vincent Literary Award[22].