Person    | Male  Born 13/6/1865  Died 28/1/1939

W. B. Yeats

Categories: Poetry, Seriously Famous, Theatre

Countries: France, Ireland

Poet and dramatist. Born in Dublin to John Butler Yeats. A member of The Rhymers' Club. Died in Roquebrune, France.

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W. B. Yeats

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Bedford Park panel

On the back of the panel 8 Bedford Park men are featured, each with a paragra...

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WB Yeats - NW1

William Butler Yeats, 1865 - 1939, Irish poet and dramatist, lived here. Lond...

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WB Yeats - tree

Friendship Tree Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba) Planted by His Excellency D...

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WB Yeats - Woburn Walk

William Butler Yeats, Irish poet and dramatist, lived in this house, then kno...

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Wine Office Court

The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...

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