Brian O'Nolan
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Summary
Brian O'Nolan was born on October 5, 1911[1], in Strabane[2]. He died on April 1, 1966[3], in Dublin[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], journalist[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,409 views/month, #7,033 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Deans Grange Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[11]
- Ethnic group: Irish people[12]
- Field of work: modernist literature[13], postmodern literature[14], prose[15], drama[16], satire[17], journalism[18], literary activity[19]
- Educated at: University College Dublin[20]
- Notable work: At Swim-Two-Birds[21], The Third Policeman[22], An Béal Bocht[23], The Hard Life[24], The Dalkey Archive[25]
- Award received: Tähtivaeltaja Award[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[28]
- Family name: O'Brien[29]
- Given name: Flann[30]
- Pseudonym: Myles na gCopaleen[31], Flann O'Brien[32], Myles na Gopaleen[33], Brother Barnabas[34], George Knowall[35], for Brian O'Nolan[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Irish[37], English[38]
- Name in native language: Brian Ó Nualláin[39]
Why It Matters
Brian O'Nolan has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Kevin McAleer[42], a stand-up comedian[43], b. 1956[44], of Ireland[45].
Works attributed to him include The Third Policeman[46], a literary work[47]; At Swim-Two-Birds[48], a literary work[49]; and An Béal Bocht[50], a literary work[51], founded in 1941[52].
FAQs
Where was Brian O'Nolan born?
Brian O'Nolan was born in Strabane[2].
Where did Brian O'Nolan die?
Brian O'Nolan passed away in Dublin[4].
What did Brian O'Nolan do for work?
Brian O'Nolan worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], journalist[7], and playwright[8].
Where did Brian O'Nolan go to school?
Brian O'Nolan was educated at University College Dublin[20].
What awards did Brian O'Nolan receive?
Honors received include Tähtivaeltaja Award[26].
Who did Brian O'Nolan influence?
Brian O'Nolan has been cited as an influence by Kevin McAleer[42].