Elizabeth Shane
Irish poet
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Gertrude Elizabeth Heron Shane (née Hine; 5 February 1877 – 19 March 1951)[1] was an Irish poet, playwright and violinist[2] born in Belfast and who lived much of her life in County Donegal.[3][4] Among her best-known works is "Wee Hughie", a poem about a boy's first day at school.[5][6]
Born
5 February 1877
Gertrude Elizabeth Heron Hine
5 February 1877
Belfast, Ireland
Died19 March 1951 (age 74)
LanguageEnglish, Mid-Ulster English
Elizabeth Shane | |
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| Born | Gertrude Elizabeth Heron Hine 5 February 1877 Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | 19 March 1951 (age 74) |
| Occupation | violinist, poet |
| Language | English, Mid-Ulster English |
| Period | 1921–45 |