Charles Gavan Duffy

Irish nationalist, journalist, poet and Australian politician (1816-1903)
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Charles Gavan Duffy
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Charles Gavan Duffy

Summary

Charles Gavan Duffy is a human[1]. Born in Monaghan[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1816[3]. He died in Nice[4]. He died on February 9, 1903[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], writer[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Gavan Duffy's place of birth was Monaghan[2].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy died in Nice[4].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy was born on April 12, 1816[3].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy died on February 9, 1903[5].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy is buried at Glasnevin Cemetery[11].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy's father was John Duffy[12].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy's mother was Anne Gavan[13].
  • Among Charles Gavan Duffy's spouses was Emily McLaughlin[14].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy was married to Susan Hughes[15].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy was married to Louise Hall[16].
  • A child of Charles Gavan Duffy was George Gavan Duffy[17].
  • A child of Charles Gavan Duffy was Louise Gavan Duffy[18].
  • A child of Charles Gavan Duffy was Charles Gavan Duffy[19].
  • A child of Charles Gavan Duffy was Anna Eva Gavan Duffy[20].
  • A child of Charles Gavan Duffy was John Gavan Duffy[21].
  • A child of Charles Gavan Duffy was Susan Gavan Duffy[22].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy held citizenship in Australia[24].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy worked as a journalist[6].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy worked as a politician[7].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy's professions included writer[8].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy worked as a poet[9].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy held the position of Premier of Victoria[25].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Charles Gavan Duffy held the position of Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Gavan Duffy's place of birth was Monaghan[2]. He was born on April 12, 1816[3]. His father was John Duffy[12]. His mother was Anne Gavan[13].

Education

Charles Gavan Duffy was educated at St Malachy's College[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], writer[8], and poet[9]. Positions held include Premier of Victoria[25], a position[29], in Australia[30], founded in 1855[31]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1852[34]; Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[27]; and Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[35], a position[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1856[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[39] and Knight Bachelor[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Emily McLaughlin[14], 1819–1845[41]; Susan Hughes[15]; and Louise Hall[16]. Children include George Gavan Duffy[17], a judge[42], 1882–1951[43], of Ireland[44]; Louise Gavan Duffy[18], a suffragist[45], 1884–1969[46], of Ireland[47]; Charles Gavan Duffy[19], a civil servant[48], 1855–1932[49], of Australia[50], awarded the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[51]; Anna Eva Gavan Duffy[20]; John Gavan Duffy[21], a politician[52], 1844–1917[53], of Australia[54], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[55]; and Susan Gavan Duffy[22], 1847–1933[56]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[57].

Death and Burial

Charles Gavan Duffy died on February 9, 1903[5]. He passed away in Nice[4]. Burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Gavan Duffy include Duffy[58], a suburb[59], in Australia[60], founded in 1971[61].

Why It Matters

Charles Gavan Duffy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Entities named for him include Duffy[58], a suburb[59], in Australia[60], founded in 1971[61].

FAQs

Where was Charles Gavan Duffy born?

Charles Gavan Duffy's place of birth was Monaghan[2].

Where did Charles Gavan Duffy die?

Charles Gavan Duffy died in Nice[4].

Who were Charles Gavan Duffy's parents?

Charles Gavan Duffy's father was John Duffy[12]. Charles Gavan Duffy's mother was Anne Gavan[13].

Who was Charles Gavan Duffy married to?

Charles Gavan Duffy's spouses include Emily McLaughlin[14], Susan Hughes[15], and Louise Hall[16].

What did Charles Gavan Duffy do for work?

Charles Gavan Duffy worked as journalist[6], politician[7], writer[8], and poet[9].

Where did Charles Gavan Duffy go to school?

Charles Gavan Duffy was educated at St Malachy's College[28].

What awards did Charles Gavan Duffy receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[39] and Knight Bachelor[40].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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