Padraic Colum
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Padraic Colum (8 December 1881 – 11 January 1972) was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.
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Born | Patrick Columb (1881-12-08)8 December 1881 Columcille, County Longford, Ireland |
Died | 11 January 1972(1972-01-11) (aged 90) Enfield, Connecticut, United States |
Nationality | Irish |
Alma mater | University College Dublin |
Period | 1902–58 |
Notable works | The Saxon Shillin, The King of Ireland's Son |
Spouse | Mary Maguire |
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