William Carleton

Irish writer and novelist

William Carleton (4 March 1794, Prolusk (often spelt as Prillisk as on his gravestone), Clogher, County Tyrone – 30 January 1869, Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin) was an Irish writer and novelist. He is best known for his Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, a collection of ethnic sketches of the stereotypical Irishman.

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William Carleton was born on Thursday, 20 February 1794 in Prolusk, Clogher, Ireland. He was best known as a writer. Carleton's country of citizenship (nationality) was Irish. He died on Saturday, 30 January 1869 in Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin at the age of 74. His zodiac star sign was Pisces.

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Full name at birth	full name at birth
Claim to fame	Best known for his 1830 book "Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry" (2 vols.)	edit
Date of birth	20 February 1794	edit
Place of birth	Prolusk, Clogher, Ireland	edit
Date of death	30 January 1869	edit
Age	74 (age at death)
Place of death	Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin	edit
Occupation	Writer, novelist	edit
Occupation category	Writer	edit
Nationality	Irish	edit

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