Sean O'Casey
Irish writer (1880–1964)
1880 — 1964
Quick Facts
Profession
Irish writer (1880–1964)
Born
March 30, 1880
Died
1964 (age ~84)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, poet
IrelandBorn in DublinDied in Torquay
1880
Born in Dublin (1880-03-30)
1925
AwardHawthornden Prize
1964
Died in Torquay
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Seán O'Casey was an Irish dramatist and memoirist. A committed socialist, he was the first Irish playwright of note to write about the Dublin working classes.
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Who is Sean O'Casey?+
Seán O'Casey was an Irish dramatist and memoirist. A committed socialist, he was the first Irish playwright of note to write about the Dublin working classes.
What does the name Sean mean?+
The name Sean means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.". It is of English origin.
When was Sean O'Casey born?+
Sean O'Casey was born on March 30, 1880.
When did Sean O'Casey die?+
Sean O'Casey died in 1964, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.
The name Sean is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sean — March 30, 1880
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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