Lady Jane Wilde
(1821-1896)

woman, poet, essayist, and Lady

Died aged c. 75

Jane Francesca Agnes, Lady Wilde (née Elgee; 27 December 1821 – 3 February 1896) was an Irish poet under the pen name Speranza and supporter of the nationalist movement. Lady Wilde had a special interest in Irish folktales, which she helped to gather and was the mother of Oscar Wilde and Willie Wilde.

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Lady Jane Francesca 'Speranza' Wilde 1821-1896 poet and essayist lived here 1887-1896

87 Oakley Street, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1887-1896)

Lady Jane Wilde 'Speranza' 1821 - 1896 Fíle, Scríbhneoir, Gníomhaí, a chónaigh anseo. Poet, writer, activist, lived here.

English translation: Lady Jane Wilde 'Speranza' 1821 - 1896 Fíle, Writer, Activist, lived here. Poet, writer, activist, lived here. [AWS Translate]

1 Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland where they lived