Willie Pearse

Irish republican executed for his part in the Easter Rising (1881-1916)
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Willie Pearse

Summary

Willie Pearse is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on November 15, 1881[3]. He passed away in Kilmainham Gaol[4]. He died on May 4, 1916[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Willie Pearse…
  • Willie Pearse died in Kilmainham Gaol[4].
  • Willie Pearse was born on November 15, 1881[3].
  • Willie Pearse died on May 4, 1916[5].
  • Willie Pearse is buried at Arbour Hill Cemetery[8].
  • Willie Pearse's father was James Pearse[9].
  • Willie Pearse's mother was Margaret Pearse[10].
  • Willie Pearse held citizenship in Ireland[11].
  • Willie Pearse's professions included politician[6].
  • Willie Pearse is recorded as male[12].
  • Willie Pearse's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Willie Pearse's Commons category is recorded as Willie Pearse[14].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[15].
  • Willie Pearse's family name is recorded as Pearse[16].
  • Willie Pearse's given name is recorded as Liam[17].
  • Willie Pearse's allegiance is recorded as Irish Volunteers[18].
  • Willie Pearse's different from is recorded as William Pearse[19].
  • Willie Pearse's sibling is recorded as Patrick Pearse[20].
  • Willie Pearse's sibling is recorded as Margaret Mary Pearse[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Willie Pearse was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on November 15, 1881[3]. His father was James Pearse[9]. His mother was Margaret Pearse[10].

Career and Affiliations

Willie Pearse's professions included politician[6].

Death and Burial

Willie Pearse died on May 4, 1916[5]. He died in Kilmainham Gaol[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[15]. Burial took place at Arbour Hill Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Willie Pearse include Dublin Pearse railway station[22], a railway station[23], in Ireland[24].

Why It Matters

Willie Pearse ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

Entities named for him include Dublin Pearse railway station[22], a railway station[23], in Ireland[24].

FAQs

Where was Willie Pearse born?

Willie Pearse was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Willie Pearse die?

Willie Pearse died in Kilmainham Gaol[4].

Who were Willie Pearse's parents?

Willie Pearse's father was James Pearse[9]. Willie Pearse's mother was Margaret Pearse[10].

What did Willie Pearse do for work?

Willie Pearse worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . opwdublincommemorative.ie. opwdublincommemorative.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851–1951. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851–1951. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation politician
    Citizenship
    Plaque image 1881-1916 Liam 1873-1916 Padraig Mac Piarais.jpg
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