May Irwin

actress and singer (1862-1938)
Person human Q273716
May Irwin
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May Irwin

Summary

May Irwin is a human[1]. Born in Whitby[2], she… she was born on June 27, 1862[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She died on October 22, 1938[5]. She worked as an actor[6] and singer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • May Irwin's place of birth was Whitby[2].
  • May Irwin died in New York City[4].
  • May Irwin was born on June 27, 1862[3].
  • May Irwin died on October 22, 1938[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery[9].
  • May Irwin's mother was Jane Draper Campbell[10].
  • May Irwin held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • May Irwin held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was May Irwin's native language[13].
  • May Irwin's professions included actor[6].
  • May Irwin's professions included singer[7].
  • May Irwin is recorded as female[14].
  • May Irwin's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • May Irwin is part of Irwin Sisters[16].
  • May Irwin's Commons category is recorded as May Irwin[17].
  • May Irwin's archives at is recorded as Whitby Public Library[18].
  • May Irwin's family name is recorded as Irwin[19].
  • May Irwin's given name is recorded as Georgina[20].
  • May Irwin's given name is recorded as May[21].
  • May Irwin's pseudonym is recorded as May Irwin[22].
  • May Irwin's instrument is recorded as voice[23].
  • May Irwin's partner in business or sport is recorded as Flo Irwin[24].
  • May Irwin's described by source is recorded as Irwin, May (1862-1938), comedienne[25].
  • May Irwin's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[26].
  • May Irwin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Whitby[2], May Irwin… she was born on June 27, 1862[3]. Her mother was Jane Draper Campbell[10]. English was her native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6] and singer[7].

Death and Burial

May Irwin died on October 22, 1938[5]. She died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

May Irwin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was May Irwin born?

May Irwin was born in Whitby[2].

Where did May Irwin die?

May Irwin died in New York City[4].

Who were May Irwin's parents?

May Irwin's mother was Jane Draper Campbell[10].

What did May Irwin do for work?

May Irwin worked as actor[6] and singer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Whitby
    Aliases
    Family name Irwin
    Writing language English
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