Terence MacSwiney

Irish playwright, author and nationalist politician (1879-1920)
Person human Q1398423
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Terence MacSwiney

Summary

Terence MacSwiney is a human[1]. Born in Cork[2], he… he was born on +1879-03-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in HM Prison Brixton[4]. He died on +1920-10-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Terence MacSwiney was born in Cork[2].
  • Terence MacSwiney passed away in HM Prison Brixton[4].
  • Terence MacSwiney was born on +1879-03-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Terence MacSwiney died on +1920-10-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Terence MacSwiney is buried at St. Finbarr's Cemetery[10].
  • Terence MacSwiney's father was John MacSwiney[11].
  • Terence MacSwiney's mother was Mary Wilkinson[12].
  • Terence MacSwiney was married to Muriel MacSwiney[13].
  • A child of Terence MacSwiney was Márie MacSwiney[14].
  • Terence MacSwiney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Terence MacSwiney held citizenship in Irish Republic[16].
  • Terence MacSwiney's professions included politician[6].
  • Terence MacSwiney worked as a writer[7].
  • Terence MacSwiney's professions included poet[8].
  • Terence MacSwiney held the position of Lord Mayor of Cork[17].
  • Terence MacSwiney held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Terence MacSwiney held the position of Teachta Dála[19].
  • Terence MacSwiney was educated at University College Cork[20].
  • Terence MacSwiney is recorded as male[21].
  • Terence MacSwiney's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Terence MacSwiney was affiliated with the Sinn Féin[23].
  • Terence MacSwiney's genre is theatre art[24].
  • Terence MacSwiney's Commons category is recorded as Terence MacSwiney[25].
  • The cause of death was starvation[26].
  • Terence MacSwiney's family name is recorded as MacSwiney[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cork[2], Terence MacSwiney… he was born on +1879-03-28T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John MacSwiney[11]. His mother was Mary Wilkinson[12].

Education

Terence MacSwiney was educated at University College Cork[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and poet[8]. Positions held include Lord Mayor of Cork[17], a public office[28], in Ireland[29]; member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1918[32]; and Teachta Dála[19], a position[33], in Ireland[34].

Personal Life

Among Terence MacSwiney's spouses was Muriel MacSwiney[13]. A child of him was Márie MacSwiney[14]. He was affiliated with the Sinn Féin[23].

Death and Burial

Terence MacSwiney died on +1920-10-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in HM Prison Brixton[4]. The cause of death was starvation[26]. Burial took place at St. Finbarr's Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Terence MacSwiney ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Terence MacSwiney born?

Terence MacSwiney was born in Cork[2].

Where did Terence MacSwiney die?

Terence MacSwiney passed away in HM Prison Brixton[4].

Who were Terence MacSwiney's parents?

Terence MacSwiney's father was John MacSwiney[11]. Terence MacSwiney's mother was Mary Wilkinson[12].

Who was Terence MacSwiney married to?

Terence MacSwiney's spouses include Muriel MacSwiney[13].

What did Terence MacSwiney do for work?

Terence MacSwiney worked as politician[6], writer[7], and poet[8].

Where did Terence MacSwiney go to school?

Terence MacSwiney was educated at University College Cork[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Muriel MacSwiney
    Father John MacSwiney
    Manner of death suicide
    Place of death HM Prison Brixton
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