Brian O'Nolan

Irish writer (1911–1966)

Brian O'Nolan (Irish: Brian Ó Nualláin; 5 October 1911 – 1 April 1966), better known by his pen name Flann O'Brien, was an Irish novelist, playwright and satirist, considered a major figure in twentieth century Irish literature. Born in Strabane, County Tyrone, he is regarded as a key figure in modernist and postmodern literature. His English language novels, such as At Swim-Two-Birds and The Third Policeman, were written under the O’Brien pen name. His many satirical columns in The Irish Times and an Irish language novel An Béal Bocht were written under the name Myles na gCopaleen.

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Brian O'Nolan was born on Thursday, 5 October 1911 in Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland. He was best known as a writer. O'Nolan's country of citizenship (nationality) was Irish. He died on Friday, 1 April 1966 in Dublin, Ireland at the age of 54. He is buried at Deans Grange Cemetery, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. His zodiac star sign was Libra.

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Date of birth	5 October 1911	edit
Place of birth	Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland	edit
Date of death	1 April 1966	edit
Age	54 (age at death)
Place of death	Dublin, Ireland	edit
Resting place	Deans Grange Cemetery, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown	edit
Occupation	Civil servant, writer	edit
Occupation category	Writer	edit
Nationality	Irish	edit

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Novels by Flann O'Brien
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