Seán Ó Faoláin

Irish writer (1900-1991)
Person human Q1348153
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Seán Ó Faoláin

Summary

Seán Ó Faoláin is a human[1]. Born in Cork[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1900[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on April 20, 1991[5]. He worked as a short story writer[6], novelist[7], biographer[8], essayist[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cork[2], Seán Ó Faoláin…
  • Seán Ó Faoláin died in Dublin[4].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin was born on February 22, 1900[3].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin died on April 20, 1991[5].
  • Among Seán Ó Faoláin's spouses was Eileen O'Faolain[12].
  • A child of Seán Ó Faoláin was Julia O'Faolain[13].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin held citizenship in Ireland[14].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin's professions included short story writer[6].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin's professions included novelist[7].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin's professions included biographer[8].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin worked as an essayist[9].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin's professions included writer[10].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin worked as a university teacher[15].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin held the position of director[16].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin was employed by St Mary's University, Twickenham[17].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin was educated at Harvard University[18].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin was educated at Presentation Brothers College[19].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin was educated at University College Cork[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Seán Ó Faoláin is The Man Who Invented Sin[21].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin was a member of Aosdána[22].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin is recorded as male[24].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin's Commons category is recorded as Seán O'Faoláin[26].
  • Seán Ó Faoláin's archives at is recorded as Northwestern University Archives[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Seán Ó Faoláin's place of birth was Cork[2]. He was born on February 22, 1900[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Presentation Brothers College[19], a voluntary secondary school[32], in Ireland[33], founded in 1878[34]; and University College Cork[20], a university college[35], in Ireland[36], founded in 1845[37], headquartered in Cork[38]. Seán Ó Faoláin studied under Mary Ryan[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include short story writer[6], novelist[7], biographer[8], essayist[9], writer[10], and university teacher[15]. Among Seán Ó Faoláin's employers was St Mary's University, Twickenham[17]. He held the position of director[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Seán Ó Faoláin is The Man Who Invented Sin[21].

Personal Life

Among Seán Ó Faoláin's spouses was Eileen O'Faolain[12]. A child of him was Julia O'Faolain[13].

Death and Burial

Seán Ó Faoláin died on April 20, 1991[5]. He died in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Seán Ó Faoláin has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Seán Ó Faoláin born?

Seán Ó Faoláin was born in Cork[2].

Where did Seán Ó Faoláin die?

Seán Ó Faoláin passed away in Dublin[4].

Who was Seán Ó Faoláin married to?

Seán Ó Faoláin's spouses include Eileen O'Faolain[12].

What did Seán Ó Faoláin do for work?

Seán Ó Faoláin worked as short story writer[6], novelist[7], biographer[8], essayist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Seán Ó Faoláin go to school?

Seán Ó Faoláin was educated at Harvard University[18], Presentation Brothers College[19], and University College Cork[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. impacdublinaward.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . amacad.org. Retrieved . amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . findingaids.library.northwestern.edu. Retrieved . findingaids.library.northwestern.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.
  26. [39] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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