Thomas MacDonagh

Irish nationalist, poet, playwright and revolutionary (1878-1916)
Person human Q3319082
Thomas MacDonagh
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Thomas MacDonagh

Summary

Thomas MacDonagh is a human[1]. He was born in Cloughjordan[2]. He was born on February 1, 1878[3]. He passed away in Kilmainham Gaol[4]. He died on May 3, 1916[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], and suffragist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (539 views/month, #6,921 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cloughjordan[2], Thomas MacDonagh…
  • Thomas MacDonagh died in Kilmainham Gaol[4].
  • Thomas MacDonagh was born on February 1, 1878[3].
  • Thomas MacDonagh died on May 3, 1916[5].
  • Burial took place at Arbour Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Among Thomas MacDonagh's spouses was Muriel MacDonagh[11].
  • A child of Thomas MacDonagh was Donagh MacDonagh[12].
  • Thomas MacDonagh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Thomas MacDonagh worked as a playwright[6].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's professions included poet[7].
  • Thomas MacDonagh worked as a suffragist[8].
  • Thomas MacDonagh was a member of Irish Republican Brotherhood[14].
  • Thomas MacDonagh is recorded as male[15].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's Commons category is recorded as Thomas MacDonagh[17].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[18].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[19].
  • Thomas MacDonagh was part of the conflict Easter Rising[20].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's family name is recorded as MacDonagh[21].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's given name is recorded as Thomas[22].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's allegiance is recorded as Irish Volunteers[23].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Irish[24].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ga', 'text': 'Tomás Mac Donnchadha'}[25].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's sibling is recorded as John MacDonagh[26].
  • Thomas MacDonagh's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas MacDonagh's place of birth was Cloughjordan[2]. He was born on February 1, 1878[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], and suffragist[8].

Personal Life

Thomas MacDonagh was married to Muriel MacDonagh[11]. A child of him was Donagh MacDonagh[12].

Death and Burial

Thomas MacDonagh died on May 3, 1916[5]. He passed away in Kilmainham Gaol[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[19]. He is buried at Arbour Hill Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas MacDonagh include Kilkenny railway station[28], a railway station[29], in Ireland[30].

Why It Matters

Thomas MacDonagh ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (539 views/month, #6,921 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Kilkenny railway station[28], a railway station[29], in Ireland[30].

FAQs

Where was Thomas MacDonagh born?

Thomas MacDonagh's place of birth was Cloughjordan[2].

Where did Thomas MacDonagh die?

Thomas MacDonagh died in Kilmainham Gaol[4].

Who was Thomas MacDonagh married to?

Thomas MacDonagh's spouses include Muriel MacDonagh[11].

What did Thomas MacDonagh do for work?

Thomas MacDonagh worked as playwright[6], poet[7], and suffragist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . opwdublincommemorative.ie. opwdublincommemorative.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation playwright, poet, suffragist
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  2. 10d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image Thomas MacDonagh lament plaque.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Thomas MacDonagh lament plaque.jpg"
  3. 17d ago · DeltaBot bot · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Conflict
    Given name Thomas
    Instance of human
    Place of death Kilmainham Gaol
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