Birth of George Bernard Shaw1856
Birth of George Bernard Shaw
Historical person
George Bernard Shaw Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Bernard Shaw, based on 14 World History Database records associated with Ireland.
14 records1856–19507 events3 places
Chronological biography
1856
1884
Fabian Society4 January 1884
Helps found a new Socialist party
Fabian Society10 January 1884
Named after a Roman Commander Fabius Maximus who adopted a policy of gradualism
1894
Drama1894
Dramatization of, "Arms & the Man"
1897
Drama1897
Dramatization of, "Devils Disciple"
1905
Drama1905
Dramatization of, "Man & Superman". Dramatization of, "Major Barbara"
1913
Drama1913
Dramatization of, "Pygmalion". Dramatization of, "Androcles & the Lion"
1914
Drama13 April 1914
Dramatization of, "Pygmalion"
1924
Drama1924
Dramatizationof, "St Joan"
1925
Nobel Prize1925
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Nobel Prize in Literature10 December 1925
Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for humane, idealistic, and sharply satirical writing.
1928
The Intelligent Womans Guide to Socialism and Capitalism1928
Publication of "The Intelligent Womans Guide to Socialism & Capitalism"
1950
Death of George Bernard Shaw1950
Death of George Bernard Shaw
Death of George Bernard Shaw2 November 1950
Publication of "Death of George Bernard Shaw"
Titles and roles
Dramatist · Member of Fabian Party
Record provenance
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