Richard Murphy
Irish poet and author (1927–2018)
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Summary
Richard Murphy was born on January 1, 1927[1], in County Mayo[2]. He died on January 30, 2018[3]. He worked as a poet[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: William Lindsay Murphy[7]
- Mother: Betty Mary Ormsby[8]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[9], United Kingdom[10]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[11], poetry[12]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[13]
- Member of: Aosdána[14], Royal Society of Literature[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family name: Murphy[17]
- Given name: Richard[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Irish[19], English[20]
Why It Matters
Richard Murphy is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Richard Murphy born?
Richard Murphy was born in County Mayo[2].
Who were Richard Murphy's parents?
Richard Murphy's father was William Lindsay Murphy[7]. Richard Murphy's mother was Betty Mary Ormsby[8].
What did Richard Murphy do for work?
Richard Murphy worked as a poet[4] and writer[5].
What awards did Richard Murphy receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[13].