Born
June 13, 1865
Sandymount, Ireland
Died
January 28, 1939
Menton, France
Known for
Irish poet and playwright
William Butler Yeats (1865–1939) was Ireland best known for Irish poet and playwright.
William Butler Yeats (June 13, 1865 – January 28, 1939) was an Irish poet and playwright from Sandymount, Ireland. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival and a co-founder of the Abbey Theatre. Awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature, his work captured the spirit of a nation.
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When did William Butler Yeats die?
William Butler Yeats died on January 28, 1939 in Menton, France, at the age of 73.
Where was William Butler Yeats born?
William Butler Yeats was born in Sandymount, Ireland on June 13, 1865.
What is William Butler Yeats best known for?
William Butler Yeats is best known for Irish poet and playwright.
How old was William Butler Yeats when they died?
William Butler Yeats was 73 years old at the time of death.
What nationality was William Butler Yeats?
William Butler Yeats was from Ireland.
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