Francis Sheehy-Skeffington

Irish suffragist, pacifist and writer
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Francis Sheehy-Skeffington
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Francis Sheehy-Skeffington

Summary

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bailieborough[2]. He was born on December 23, 1878[3]. He passed away in Cathal Brugha Barracks[4]. He died on April 26, 1916[5]. He worked as a writer[6], suffragist[7], and Esperantist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bailieborough[2], Francis Sheehy-Skeffington…
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington died in Cathal Brugha Barracks[4].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington was born on December 23, 1878[3].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington died on April 26, 1916[5].
  • Burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].
  • Among Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's spouses was Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington[11].
  • A child of Francis Sheehy-Skeffington was Owen Sheehy-Skeffington[12].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington worked as a writer[6].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington worked as a suffragist[7].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington worked as an Esperantist[8].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington was educated at University College Dublin[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Francis Sheehy-Skeffington is A Forgotten Small Nationality[15].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's religion is recorded as atheism[16].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington is recorded as male[17].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's Commons category is recorded as Francis Sheehy-Skeffington[19].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's family name is recorded as Skeffington[20].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's given name is recorded as Francis[21].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's given name is recorded as Joseph[22].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's given name is recorded as Christopher[23].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's described by source is recorded as British Militarism As I Have Known It[24].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's Commons Creator page is recorded as Francis Sheehy-Skeffington[26].
  • Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Francis Joseph Christopher Skeffington'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington was born in Bailieborough[2]. He was born on December 23, 1878[3].

Education

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington was educated at University College Dublin[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], suffragist[7], and Esperantist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Francis Sheehy-Skeffington is A Forgotten Small Nationality[15].

Personal Life

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington was married to Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington[11]. A child of him was Owen Sheehy-Skeffington[12]. His religion is recorded as atheism[16].

Death and Burial

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington died on April 26, 1916[5]. He passed away in Cathal Brugha Barracks[4]. Burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Francis Sheehy-Skeffington born?

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's place of birth was Bailieborough[2].

Where did Francis Sheehy-Skeffington die?

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington died in Cathal Brugha Barracks[4].

Who was Francis Sheehy-Skeffington married to?

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington's spouses include Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington[11].

What did Francis Sheehy-Skeffington do for work?

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington worked as writer[6], suffragist[7], and Esperantist[8].

Where did Francis Sheehy-Skeffington go to school?

Francis Sheehy-Skeffington was educated at University College Dublin[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation writer, suffragist, Esperantist
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