Birth of George Bernard Shaw
Birth of George Bernard Shaw
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
George Bernard Shaw Biography and Timeline
Follow George Bernard Shaw through 17 dated historical records for Ireland.
George Bernard Shaw, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
17Distinct records
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1856–1950Years on this page
1856
1884
Fabian Society
Helps found a new Socialist party
Fabian Society
Named after a Roman Commander Fabius Maximus who adopted a policy of gradualism
1892
Widowers Houses First Production
George Bernard Shaw's Widowers' Houses was first performed in London, criticizing social respectability built upon exploitative housing.
1894
Drama
Dramatization of, "Arms & the Man"
1897
Drama
Dramatization of, "Devils Disciple"
1905
Drama
Dramatization of, "Man & Superman". Dramatization of, "Major Barbara"
1906
Doctors Dilemma London Premiere
George Bernard Shaw's The Doctor's Dilemma premiered in London, questioning medical ethics and the allocation of scarce treatment.
1913
Drama
Dramatization of, "Pygmalion". Dramatization of, "Androcles & the Lion"
1914
Drama
Dramatization of, "Pygmalion"
1923
Saint Joan New York Premiere
George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan premiered in New York, interpreting Joan of Arc's trial and death through political and religious debate.
1924
Drama
Dramatizationof, "St Joan"
1925
Nobel Prize in Literature
Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for humane, idealistic, and sharply satirical writing.
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
1928
The Intelligent Womans Guide to Socialism and Capitalism
Publication of "The Intelligent Womans Guide to Socialism & Capitalism"
1950
Death of George Bernard Shaw
Publication of "Death of George Bernard Shaw"
Death of George Bernard Shaw
Death of George Bernard Shaw
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.