Louis MacNeice

Irish poet and playwright (1907–1963)
Person human Q1353378
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Summary

Louis MacNeice was born on September 12, 1907[1], in Belfast[2]. He died on September 3, 1963[3], in London[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and playwright[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,045 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: John MacNeice[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Employer: Bedford College[11], University of Birmingham[12]
  • Educated at: Merton College[13], Marlborough College[14]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Louis MacNeice[17]
  • Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[18], University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[19], Harry Ransom Center[20]
  • Cause of death: pneumonia[21]
  • Family name: MacNeice[22]
  • Given name: Louis[23]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[24]
  • Depicted by: (Frederick) Louis MacNeice[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]

Why It Matters

Louis MacNeice has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Louis MacNeice born?

Louis MacNeice's place of birth was Belfast[2].

Where did Louis MacNeice die?

Louis MacNeice passed away in London[4].

Who were Louis MacNeice's parents?

Louis MacNeice's father was John MacNeice[9].

What did Louis MacNeice do for work?

Louis MacNeice worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and playwright[7].

Where did Louis MacNeice go to school?

Louis MacNeice was educated at Merton College[13] and Marlborough College[14].

What awards did Louis MacNeice receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . pid.emory.edu. pid.emory.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org. Retrieved . uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 16d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → louis-macneice
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  4. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 20w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Louis Macneice plaque, Carrickfergus - geograph.org.uk - 324, Louis Macneice blue plaque.jpg, Louis MacNeice plaque, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 3675862.j
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