Augusta, Lady Gregory
Isabella Augusta Persse (better known as Lady Gregory; 15 March 1852 – 22 May 1932) was an Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager.[1] 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.
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 Lady Gregory pictured on the frontispiece to "Our Irish Theatre: A Chapter of Autobiography" (1913) | |
| Born | Isabella Augusta Persse 15 March 1852 Roxborough, County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | 22 May 1932 (aged 80) |
| Resting place | New Cemetery in Bohermore, County Galway, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Dramatist, folklorist, theatre manager |
Notable work | Irish Literary Revival |
| Spouse(s) | Sir William Henry Gregory (m. 1880–1892) |
| Children | William Robert Gregory |
| Relatives | Sir Hugh Lane (nephew) |
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.[2]
Augusta, Lady Gregory Media
Portrait of Lady Gregory, 1903
A poster for the opening run at the Abbey Theatre from 27 December 1904 to 3 January 1905
The cover of Lady Gregory's 1905 play
Lady Gregory in later life
References
- ↑ "Isabella Augusta Persse". Biography.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ↑ "Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory". Geni. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
