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Birth
He was born in Dublin, but he spent much of his childhood in Country Sigo. -
First novel
He published his first collection, The Wanderings of Oisin. He became interested in Irish mythology and folklore. -
Co-founded the Abbey Theatre
That hapened in Dublin. He promove the Irish drama and nationalist ideals -
The creation of his style.
Hia early works were romantic and symbolic, buut this style evolved after 1916, when the Easter Rising deebply affected him. His poem Easter, 1916 reflect this political shift. -
Became a senator of the Irish free state.
Showing his activite involment in shaping modern Ireland. -
Nobel Prize in Literature
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, becaming the first irish person to receive the honour. The Nobel Committee praised his "inspired poetry" which gave expressions to the spirit of a whole nation. -
Death
He died in France in 1939, and his body was later moved to Drumcliff, Country Sligo, in accordance whith his wishes.