Dion Boucicault

Irish actor and dramatist (1820-1890)
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Dion Boucicault
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Summary

Dion Boucicault is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on December 26, 1820[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on September 18, 1890[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], actor[7], writer[8], and stage actor[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2].
  • Dion Boucicault died in New York City[4].
  • Dion Boucicault was born on December 26, 1820[3].
  • Dion Boucicault was born on December 26, 1822[11].
  • Dion Boucicault died on September 18, 1890[5].
  • Dion Boucicault died on January 1, 1890[12].
  • Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery[13].
  • Dion Boucicault was married to Agnes Kelly Boucicault[14].
  • A child of Dion Boucicault was Nina Boucicault[15].
  • A child of Dion Boucicault was Aubrey Boucicault[16].
  • A child of Dion Boucicault was Dion Boucicault Jr.[17].
  • Dion Boucicault held citizenship in Ireland[18].
  • Dion Boucicault held citizenship in United States[19].
  • English was Dion Boucicault's native language[20].
  • Dion Boucicault's professions included playwright[6].
  • Dion Boucicault's professions included actor[7].
  • Dion Boucicault worked as a writer[8].
  • Dion Boucicault's professions included stage actor[9].
  • Dion Boucicault was educated at University of London[21].
  • Dion Boucicault's education included a stint at Bruce Castle School[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Dion Boucicault is London Assurance[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Dion Boucicault is The Colleen Bawn[24].
  • Dion Boucicault is recorded as male[25].
  • Dion Boucicault's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Dion Boucicault's Commons category is recorded as Dion Boucicault[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], Dion Boucicault… Recorded date of birth include December 26, 1820[3] and December 26, 1822[11]. English was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at University of London[21], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in London[31] and Bruce Castle School[22], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1827[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], actor[7], writer[8], and stage actor[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include London Assurance[23], a dramatic work[35] and The Colleen Bawn[24], a dramatic work[36].

Personal Life

Dion Boucicault was married to Agnes Kelly Boucicault[14]. Children include Nina Boucicault[15], an actor[37], 1867–1950[38], of United Kingdom[39]; Aubrey Boucicault[16], a stage actor[40], 1869–1913[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; and Dion Boucicault Jr.[17], an actor[43], 1859–1929[44], of Australia[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 18, 1890[5] and January 1, 1890[12]. Dion Boucicault died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Dion Boucicault has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Dion Boucicault born?

Dion Boucicault's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Dion Boucicault die?

Dion Boucicault died in New York City[4].

Who was Dion Boucicault married to?

Dion Boucicault's spouses include Agnes Kelly Boucicault[14].

What did Dion Boucicault do for work?

Dion Boucicault worked as playwright[6], actor[7], writer[8], and stage actor[9].

Where did Dion Boucicault go to school?

Dion Boucicault was educated at University of London[21] and Bruce Castle School[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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