Augusta, Lady Gregory facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Augusta, Lady Gregory
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Lady Gregory pictured on the frontispiece to "Our Irish Theatre: A Chapter of Autobiography" (1913)
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Isabella Augusta Persse
15 March 1852 Roxborough, County Galway, Ireland
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| Died | 22 May 1932 (aged 80) |
| Resting place | New Cemetery in Bohermore, County Galway, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Dramatist, folklorist, theatre manager |
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Notable work
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Irish Literary Revival |
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| Children | William Robert Gregory |
| Relatives | Sir Hugh Lane (nephew) |
Isabella Augusta Persse (better known as Lady Gregory; 15 March 1852 – 22 May 1932) was an Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager. With William Butler Yeats and Edward Martyn, she co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre and Abbey Theatre. She wrote many short works for both companies.
Lady Gregory produced quite a few books of retellings of stories taken from the Irish mythology.
Lady Gregory retired due to ill health in 1928.
Lady Gregory was born in Roxborough, County Galway, Ireland. She died from breast cancer at age 80.
Images for kids
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Portrait of Lady Gregory, 1903
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A poster for the opening run at the Abbey Theatre from 27 December 1904 to 3 January 1905.
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The cover of Lady Gregory's 1905 play
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Lady Gregory in later life
See also
In Spanish: Lady Gregory para niños
