Famous Poets Birthday, Biography & Family

Brendan Behan

Irish poet

Brendan Behan was a famous Irish poet, novelist and playwright. Explore this biography to learn more about his childhood, life, works and timeline.

Born: 09 February 1923 Irish

W B Yeats

Poet & Dramatist

William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and playwright. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life and other facts related to his life.

Born: 13 June 1865 Irish

Eavan Boland

Eavan Boland was born on 24 September 1944. He was Irish national and known as Poet.

Born: 24 September 1944 Irish

Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch was born on 15 July 1919. He was Irish national and known as Poet, Philosopher, Novelist, Writer, Biographer.

Born: 15 July 1919 Irish

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Richard Brinsley Sheridan was born on 30 October 1751. He was Irish national and known as Poet, Politician, Librettist, Writer, Playwright.

Born: 30 October 1751 Irish

William Butler Yeats

William Butler Yeats was born on 13 June 1865. He was Irish national and known as Poet.

Born: 13 June 1865 Irish

John Millington Synge

John Millington Synge was born on 16 April 1871. He was Irish national and known as Playwright, Poet.

Born: 16 April 1871 Irish

George William Russell

George William Russell was born on 10 April 1867. He was Irish national and known as Poet.

Born: 10 April 1867 Irish

Derek Mahon

Derek Mahon was born on 23 November 1941. He was Irish national and known as Poet.

Born: 23 November 1941 Irish

Padraic Colum

Padraic Colum was born on 08 December 1881. He was Irish national and known as Poet.

Born: 08 December 1881 Irish