Jane Wilde
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For the English author and teacher born Jane Wilde, see Jane Hawking.
Jane Francesca Agnes, Lady Wilde (née Elgee; 27 December 1821 – 3 February 1896)[1] was an Irish poet under the pen name Speranza[2] and supporter of the nationalist movement. Lady Wilde had a special interest in Irish folktales, which she helped to gather[3] and was the mother of Oscar Wilde and Willie Wilde.
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Born | Jane Francesca Agnes Elgee (1821-12-27)27 December 1821 Wexford, Ireland |
Died | 3 February 1896(1896-02-03) (aged 74) Chelsea, London, England |
Pen name | Speranza |
Occupation | Poet, writer |
Language | English |
Notable works | Ancient Legends Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland |
Spouse | |
Children | Oscar Wilde Willie Wilde Isola Wilde |
Relatives | John Elgee (grandfather) Robert McClure (cousin) Basil Maturin (first cousin, once removed) |
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