Obituary of W. B. Yeats
W. B. Yeats
William Butler Yeats (born June 13, 1865 in Sandymount, Ireland) was a poet, politician, and writer who was best known for being one of the foremost figures of 20th century literature in English-speaking and for serving as Former Senator of the Irish Free State. W. B. died on January 28. 1939 and his death was basically because of congestive heart failure. He died at age 73.
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- Religion: Christian
- Net Worth: $5 million
- Nationality: Irish
- Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
- Favorite Color: Gray
- Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
- Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton
- Birth Name:
William Butler Yeats - Father: John Butler Yeats (March 16, 1839-February 3, 1922)
- Mother: Susan Pollexfen (1841-1900)
- Spouse/Partner:
- Georgiana Hyde-Lees (married 1917-1939, his death)
- Son(s):
- Michael Yeats (born August 22, 1921-died January 3, 2007)
- Daughter(s):
- Anne Yeats (born February 26, 1919-died July 4, 2001)
- Date: January 28 1939 at age 73
- Place: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
- Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
- Interment: Buried at Drumcliffe Cemetery in County Sligo, Ireland
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PoetPolitician Writer Irish Born on June 13th Born in 1865 Died in 1939 Died at age 73 Died from Congestive heart failure
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