Eileen O'Shaughnessy

British psychologist and writer (1905–1945)
Person human Q1649757
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Eileen O'Shaughnessy

Summary

Eileen O'Shaughnessy is a human[1]. Her place of birth was South Shields[2]. She was born on September 25, 1905[3]. She passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne[4]. She died on March 29, 1945[5]. She worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's place of birth was South Shields[2].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy died in Newcastle upon Tyne[4].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy was born on September 25, 1905[3].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy died on March 29, 1945[5].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy is buried at Jesmond Old Cemetery[9].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's father was Lawrence O'Shaughnessy[10].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's mother was Marie O'Shaughnessy[11].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy was married to George Orwell[12].
  • A child of Eileen O'Shaughnessy was Richard Blair[13].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy worked as a poet[6].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy worked as a writer[7].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's education included a stint at University College London[16].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's education included a stint at Sunderland High School[17].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy is recorded as female[18].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's Commons category is recorded as Eileen O'Shaughnessy[20].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's family name is recorded as O'Shaughnessy[21].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's family name is recorded as Blair[22].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's given name is recorded as Eileen[23].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's given name is recorded as Maud[24].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Eileen O'Shaughnessy's sibling is recorded as Laurence O'Shaughnessy[26].

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Origins and Family

Eileen O'Shaughnessy was born in South Shields[2]. She was born on September 25, 1905[3]. Her father was Lawrence O'Shaughnessy[10]. Her mother was Marie O'Shaughnessy[11].

Education

Educated at University College London[16], a university college[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1826[29], headquartered in UCL Main Building[30] and Sunderland High School[17], a high school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1883[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].

Personal Life

Among Eileen O'Shaughnessy's spouses was George Orwell[12]. A child of her was Richard Blair[13].

Death and Burial

Eileen O'Shaughnessy died on March 29, 1945[5]. She passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne[4]. She is buried at Jesmond Old Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Eileen O'Shaughnessy ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Eileen O'Shaughnessy born?

Eileen O'Shaughnessy's place of birth was South Shields[2].

Where did Eileen O'Shaughnessy die?

Eileen O'Shaughnessy passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne[4].

Who were Eileen O'Shaughnessy's parents?

Eileen O'Shaughnessy's father was Lawrence O'Shaughnessy[10]. Eileen O'Shaughnessy's mother was Marie O'Shaughnessy[11].

Who was Eileen O'Shaughnessy married to?

Eileen O'Shaughnessy's spouses include George Orwell[12].

What did Eileen O'Shaughnessy do for work?

Eileen O'Shaughnessy worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

Where did Eileen O'Shaughnessy go to school?

Eileen O'Shaughnessy was educated at University College London[16] and Sunderland High School[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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