Eilís Dillon

Irish writer (1920–1994)
Person human Q1567235
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Eilís Dillon

Summary

Eilís Dillon is a human[1]. She was born in Galway[2]. She was born on March 7, 1920[3]. She died in Dublin[4]. She died on July 19, 1994[5]. She worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and children's writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Galway[2], Eilís Dillon…
  • Eilís Dillon passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Eilís Dillon was born on March 7, 1920[3].
  • Eilís Dillon died on July 19, 1994[5].
  • Eilís Dillon is buried at Clara[10].
  • Eilís Dillon's father was Thomas Dillon[11].
  • Eilís Dillon's mother was Geraldine Plunkett Dillon[12].
  • Among Eilís Dillon's spouses was Vivian Mercier[13].
  • Eilís Dillon was married to Cormac O'Cuilleamiin[14].
  • Among Eilís Dillon's spouses was Vivian Mercier[15].
  • A child of Eilís Dillon was Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin[16].
  • A child of Eilís Dillon was Maire O'Cuilleamiin[17].
  • A child of Eilís Dillon was Cormac O'Cuilleamiin[18].
  • Eilís Dillon held citizenship in Irish Republic[19].
  • Eilís Dillon held citizenship in Irish Free State[20].
  • Eilís Dillon held citizenship in Ireland[21].
  • Eilís Dillon's professions included poet[6].
  • Eilís Dillon's professions included writer[7].
  • Eilís Dillon's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Eilís Dillon received the honorary doctorate[22].
  • Eilís Dillon is recorded as female[23].
  • Eilís Dillon's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Eilís Dillon's family name is recorded as Dillon[25].
  • Eilís Dillon's given name is recorded as Alice[26].
  • Eilís Dillon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eilís Dillon's place of birth was Galway[2]. She was born on March 7, 1920[3]. Her father was Thomas Dillon[11]. Her mother was Geraldine Plunkett Dillon[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and children's writer[8].

Recognition

Eilís Dillon received the honorary doctorate[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Vivian Mercier[13], a literary critic[28], 1919–1989[29], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[30] and Cormac O'Cuilleamiin[14]. Children include Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin[16], a linguist[31], b. 1942[32], of Ireland[33], awarded the Gradam de Bhaldraithe[34]; Maire O'Cuilleamiin[17]; and Cormac O'Cuilleamiin[18].

Death and Burial

Eilís Dillon died on July 19, 1994[5]. She died in Dublin[4]. She is buried at Clara[10].

Why It Matters

Eilís Dillon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Eilís Dillon born?

Eilís Dillon's place of birth was Galway[2].

Where did Eilís Dillon die?

Eilís Dillon passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were Eilís Dillon's parents?

Eilís Dillon's father was Thomas Dillon[11]. Eilís Dillon's mother was Geraldine Plunkett Dillon[12].

Who was Eilís Dillon married to?

Eilís Dillon's spouses include Vivian Mercier[13], Cormac O'Cuilleamiin[14], and Vivian Mercier[15].

What did Eilís Dillon do for work?

Eilís Dillon worked as poet[6], writer[7], and children's writer[8].

What awards did Eilís Dillon receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender female
    Child Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Maire O'Cuilleamiin, Cormac O'Cuilleamiin
    Given name Alice
    Work period start
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