James Connolly
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Summary
James Connolly was born on June 5, 1868[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on May 12, 1916[3], in Dublin[4]. He worked as an Esperantist[5], politician[6], and trade unionist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,566 views/month, #6,201 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arbour Hill Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Lillie Connolly[10]
- Child: Roddy Connolly[11], Nora Connolly O'Brien[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of political party: Irish Socialist Republican Party[15]
- Military branch: British Army[16]
- Commons category: James Connolly[17]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[18]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[19]
- Family name: Connolly[20]
- Given name: James[21], Séamas[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:James Connolly[23]
- Commons gallery: James Connolly[24]
- Allegiance: Irish Citizen Army[25]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[26]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Esperanto[28], English[29]
- Name in native language: Séamas Ó Conghaile[30], James Connolly[31]
- Different from: James Connolly[32]
- Start of work period: 1913[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Connolly include Dublin Connolly railway station[34], a railway station[35], in Ireland[36] and Connolly Column[37], a military unit[38], founded in 1936[39].
Why It Matters
James Connolly has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Dublin Connolly railway station[34], a railway station[35], in Ireland[36] and Connolly Column[37], a military unit[38], founded in 1936[39].
FAQs
Where was James Connolly born?
James Connolly was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did James Connolly die?
James Connolly died in Dublin[4].
Who was James Connolly married to?
James Connolly's spouses include Lillie Connolly[10].
What did James Connolly do for work?
James Connolly worked as an Esperantist[5], politician[6], and trade unionist[7].