Oscar Wilde
Irish poet, playwright, and aesthete (1854–1900)
1854 — 1900
Quick Facts
Profession
Irish poet, playwright, and aesthete (1854–1900)
Born
October 16, 1854
Died
1900 (age ~46)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, poet
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in DublinDied in 6th arrondissement of Paris
1854
Born in Dublin (1854-10-16)
1878
AwardNewdigate Prize
1900
Died in 6th arrondissement of Paris
About
Oscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish author, poet and playwright. After writing in different literary styles throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular and influential dramatists in London in the early 1890s. He was a key figure in the emerging Aestheticism movement of the late 19th century and is regarded by many as the greatest playwright of the Victorian era. Wilde is best known for his Gothic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890), his epigrams, plays and bedtime stories for children, as well as his criminal conviction in 1895 for gross indecency and for practicing homosexual acts.
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Who is Oscar Wilde?+
Oscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish author, poet and playwright. After writing in different literary styles throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular and influential dramatists in London in the early 1890s. He was a key figure in the emerging Aestheticism movement of the
What does the name Oscar mean?+
The name Oscar means "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Oscar Wilde born?+
Oscar Wilde was born on October 16, 1854.
When did Oscar Wilde die?+
Oscar Wilde died in 1900, at approximately 46 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish or Old English.
The name Oscar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Oscar — October 16, 1854
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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