St. John Greer Ervine

Irish writer, critic and dramatist (1883–1971)
Person human Q2319515
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St. John Greer Ervine

Summary

St. John Greer Ervine is a human[1]. Born in Belfast[2], he… he was born on December 28, 1883[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 24, 1971[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], essayist[7], literary critic[8], journalist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Belfast[2], St. John Greer Ervine…
  • St. John Greer Ervine died in London[4].
  • St. John Greer Ervine was born on December 28, 1883[3].
  • St. John Greer Ervine died on January 24, 1971[5].
  • St. John Greer Ervine held citizenship in Ireland[12].
  • St. John Greer Ervine held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • St. John Greer Ervine held citizenship in Irish Free State[14].
  • St. John Greer Ervine worked as a playwright[6].
  • St. John Greer Ervine worked as an essayist[7].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's professions included literary critic[8].
  • St. John Greer Ervine worked as a journalist[9].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's professions included university teacher[10].
  • St. John Greer Ervine worked as a writer[15].
  • St. John Greer Ervine received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[16].
  • St. John Greer Ervine is recorded as male[17].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's Commons category is recorded as St. John Greer Ervine[20].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[21].
  • St. John Greer Ervine was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's family name is recorded as Q37051313[23].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's given name is recorded as St. John[24].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's described by source is recorded as Thom's Irish Who's Who[25].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • St. John Greer Ervine's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Greer Irvine'}[27].

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Origins and Family

St. John Greer Ervine was born in Belfast[2]. He was born on December 28, 1883[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], essayist[7], literary critic[8], journalist[9], university teacher[10], and writer[15].

Recognition

St. John Greer Ervine received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[16].

Death and Burial

St. John Greer Ervine died on January 24, 1971[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

St. John Greer Ervine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was St. John Greer Ervine born?

Born in Belfast[2], St. John Greer Ervine…

Where did St. John Greer Ervine die?

St. John Greer Ervine died in London[4].

What did St. John Greer Ervine do for work?

St. John Greer Ervine worked as playwright[6], essayist[7], literary critic[8], journalist[9], and university teacher[10].

What awards did St. John Greer Ervine receive?

Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . bbc.com. bbc.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation playwright, essayist, literary critic +3
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  2. 26d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981061153242106706
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