Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany

Irish writer and dramatist (1878-1957)
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Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany

Summary

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 24, 1878[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on October 25, 1957[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], politician[9], and chess player[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's place of birth was London[2].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany died in Dublin[4].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany was born on July 24, 1878[3].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany was born on 1878[12].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany died on October 25, 1957[5].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany died on 1957[13].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany is buried at St Peter and St Paul's Churchyard[14].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's father was John Plunkett, 17th Baron of Dunsany[15].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's mother was Ernle Elizabeth Louisa Maria Grosvenor Burton[16].
  • Among Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's spouses was Lady Beatrice Child-Villiers[17].
  • A child of Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany was Randal Plunkett, 19th Baron of Dunsany[18].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany held citizenship in Irish Republic[21].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany held citizenship in Irish Free State[22].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany held citizenship in Ireland[23].
  • English was Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's native language[24].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany worked as a writer[6].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's professions included playwright[7].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's professions included poet[8].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's professions included politician[9].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's professions included chess player[10].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany worked as a novelist[25].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany was educated at Eton College[26].
  • Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 24, 1878[3] and 1878[12]. His father was John Plunkett, 17th Baron of Dunsany[15]. His mother was Ernle Elizabeth Louisa Maria Grosvenor Burton[16]. English was his native language[24].

Education

Educated at Eton College[26], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[27], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; and Cheam School[34], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1942[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], politician[9], chess player[10], and novelist[25].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The King of Elfland's Daughter[38], a literary work[39]; The Gods of Pegāna[40], a literary work[41]; Joseph Jorkens[42], a book series[43]; and The Gods of the Mountain[44].

Personal Life

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany was married to Lady Beatrice Child-Villiers[17]. A child of him was Randal Plunkett, 19th Baron of Dunsany[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 25, 1957[5] and 1957[13]. Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany passed away in Dublin[4]. The cause of death was appendicitis[45]. He is buried at St Peter and St Paul's Churchyard[14].

Why It Matters

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

He has been cited as an influence by C. S. Lewis[47], a writer[48], 1898–1963[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[51], specialised in writing[52]; H. P. Lovecraft[53], a novelist[54], 1890–1937[55], of United States[56], awarded the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[57], specialised in horror fiction[58]; Charles de Lint[59], a novelist[60], b. 1951[61], of Canada[62], awarded the Crawford Award[63]; Ursula K. Le Guin[64], a writer[65], 1929–2018[66], of United States[67], awarded the Margaret Edwards Award[68], specialised in fiction[69]; J. R. R. Tolkien[70], a linguist[71], 1892–1973[72], of United Kingdom[73], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[74], specialised in literature[75]; and Michael Moorcock[76], a novelist[77], b. 1939[78], of United Kingdom[79], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novella[80], specialised in fantasy literature[81].

He is credited with the discovery of Dunsany's chess[82], a chess variant[83]. Works attributed to him include The Gods of Pegāna[84], a literary work[85] and The King of Elfland's Daughter[86].

FAQs

Where was Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany born?

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany die?

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany died in Dublin[4].

Who were Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's parents?

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's father was John Plunkett, 17th Baron of Dunsany[15]. Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's mother was Ernle Elizabeth Louisa Maria Grosvenor Burton[16].

Who was Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany married to?

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany's spouses include Lady Beatrice Child-Villiers[17].

What did Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany do for work?

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany worked as writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], politician[9], and chess player[10].

Where did Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany go to school?

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany was educated at Eton College[26], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[27], and Cheam School[34].

Who did Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany influence?

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany has been cited as an influence by C. S. Lewis[47], H. P. Lovecraft[53], Charles de Lint[59], and Ursula K. Le Guin[64].

What did Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany discover?

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany is credited as discoverer of Dunsany's chess[82].

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