William Drennan
Irish poet, physician and political activist
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Summary
William Drennan was born on May 23, 1754[1], in Belfast[2]. He died on February 5, 1820[3], in Belfast[4]. He worked as a physician[5], poet[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Thomas Drennan[10]
- Child: Sarah Drennan[11]
- Educated at: University of Glasgow[12], University of Edinburgh[13]
- Member of: Society of United Irishmen[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: William Drennan[16]
- Family name: Drennan[17]
- Given name: William[18]
- Depicted by: William Drennan (1754–1820), MD[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Different from: William Brennan[22], William Drennan Dodds[23]
- Sibling: Martha McTier[24]
Why It Matters
William Drennan is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was William Drennan born?
William Drennan was born in Belfast[2].
Where did William Drennan die?
William Drennan passed away in Belfast[4].
Who were William Drennan's parents?
William Drennan's father was Thomas Drennan[10].
What did William Drennan do for work?
William Drennan worked as a physician[5], poet[6], writer[7], and politician[8].
Where did William Drennan go to school?
William Drennan was educated at University of Glasgow[12] and University of Edinburgh[13].