Peadar Toner Mac Fhionnlaoich
Irish author and playwright of notable works
Born
October 5th, 1857
167 years ago
Died
July 1st, 1942
82 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Ireland
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An Irish author and playwright, contributed significantly to literature and drama in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wrote several plays and works that reflected the cultural and social issues of the time. Active in literary circles and collaborated with other writers and artists in Ireland. Engaged with themes of identity and national consciousness in the works.
Authored the play 'The Last of the Kings'
Contributed articles to various literary magazines
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