Louis MacNeice

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

Summary

Louis MacNeice is a human[1]. He was born in Belfast[2]. He was born on September 12, 1907[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 3, 1963[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and playwright[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis MacNeice was born in Belfast[2].
  • Louis MacNeice passed away in London[4].
  • Louis MacNeice was born on September 12, 1907[3].
  • Louis MacNeice died on September 3, 1963[5].
  • Louis MacNeice's father was John MacNeice[10].
  • Louis MacNeice held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Louis MacNeice worked as a poet[6].
  • Louis MacNeice's professions included writer[7].
  • Louis MacNeice's professions included playwright[8].
  • Among Louis MacNeice's employers was Bedford College[12].
  • Among Louis MacNeice's employers was University of Birmingham[13].
  • Louis MacNeice's education included a stint at Merton College[14].
  • Louis MacNeice was educated at Marlborough College[15].
  • Louis MacNeice received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Louis MacNeice is recorded as male[17].
  • Louis MacNeice's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Louis MacNeice's Commons category is recorded as Louis MacNeice[19].
  • Louis MacNeice's archives at is recorded as Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[20].
  • Louis MacNeice's archives at is recorded as University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[21].
  • Louis MacNeice's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[22].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[23].
  • Louis MacNeice's family name is recorded as MacNeice[24].
  • Louis MacNeice's given name is recorded as Louis[25].
  • Louis MacNeice's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Louis MacNeice's depicted by is recorded as (Frederick) Louis MacNeice[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis MacNeice's place of birth was Belfast[2]. He was born on September 12, 1907[3]. His father was John MacNeice[10].

Education

Educated at Merton College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1264[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Marlborough College[15], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1843[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and playwright[8]. Employers include Bedford College[12], a college[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1849[37], headquartered in Bedford[38] and University of Birmingham[13], a public research university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1900[41], headquartered in Birmingham[42].

Recognition

Louis MacNeice received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

Death and Burial

Louis MacNeice died on September 3, 1963[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[23].

Why It Matters

Louis MacNeice has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Louis MacNeice born?

Born in Belfast[2], Louis MacNeice…

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[10].

What did Louis MacNeice do for work?

Louis MacNeice worked as poet[6], writer[7], and playwright[8].

Where did Louis MacNeice go to school?

Louis MacNeice was educated at Merton College[14] and Marlborough College[15].

What awards did Louis MacNeice receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . pid.emory.edu. pid.emory.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org. Retrieved . uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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