# Virginia O'Hanlon

> American teacher (1889-1971)

**Wikidata**: [Q1536140](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1536140)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_O'Hanlon)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/virginia-o-hanlon


## References

1. Find a Grave
2. O’Hanlon, Virginia (20 July 1889–13 May 1971), the girl to whom the phrase "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus -¦ "
3. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
4. [1971](https://www.nytimes.com/1971/05/14/archives/virginia-ohanlon-santas-friend-dies-virginia-ohanlon-dead-at-81.html)
5. [1971](https://www.nytimes.com/1971/05/14/archives/prompted-santa-claus-editorial-letter-to-the-sun.html)