William O'Brien

Irish nationalist journalist and politician
Person human Q246726
William O'Brien
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William O'Brien

Summary

William O'Brien is a human[1]. Born in Mallow[2], he… he was born on October 2, 1852[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 25, 1928[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William O'Brien was born in Mallow[2].
  • William O'Brien passed away in London[4].
  • William O'Brien was born on October 2, 1852[3].
  • William O'Brien died on February 25, 1928[5].
  • William O'Brien was married to Sophie O'Brien[9].
  • William O'Brien held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • William O'Brien held citizenship in Irish Free State[11].
  • William O'Brien's professions included journalist[6].
  • William O'Brien's professions included politician[7].
  • William O'Brien held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • William O'Brien held the position of member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • William O'Brien held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • William O'Brien held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • William O'Brien held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • William O'Brien held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • William O'Brien was employed by Freeman's Journal[18].
  • William O'Brien's education included a stint at University College Cork[19].
  • William O'Brien was a member of United Irish League[20].
  • William O'Brien is recorded as male[21].
  • William O'Brien's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William O'Brien was affiliated with the Irish Parliamentary Party[23].
  • William O'Brien's Commons category is recorded as William O'Brien[24].
  • William O'Brien's family name is recorded as O'Brien[25].
  • William O'Brien's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William O'Brien's work location is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

William O'Brien's place of birth was Mallow[2]. He was born on October 2, 1852[3].

Education

William O'Brien was educated at University College Cork[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and politician[7]. William O'Brien was employed by Freeman's Journal[18]. Positions held include member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1910[30]; member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1910[33]; member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1906[36]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1900[39]; member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1892[42]; and member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1886[45].

Personal Life

William O'Brien was married to Sophie O'Brien[9]. He was affiliated with the Irish Parliamentary Party[23].

Death and Burial

William O'Brien died on February 25, 1928[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

William O'Brien ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was William O'Brien born?

Born in Mallow[2], William O'Brien…

Where did William O'Brien die?

William O'Brien died in London[4].

Who was William O'Brien married to?

William O'Brien's spouses include Sophie O'Brien[9].

What did William O'Brien do for work?

William O'Brien worked as journalist[6] and politician[7].

Where did William O'Brien go to school?

William O'Brien was educated at University College Cork[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, politician
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  2. 6d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location London
    Educated at
    Family name O'Brien
    Member of United Irish League
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