Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Butler Yeats Biography and Timeline

Follow William Butler Yeats through 1 dated historical records for Ireland.

William Butler Yeats, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1923

Nobel Prize in Literature

Poet · Stockholm · Arts / Literature

Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for inspired poetry expressing the spirit of Ireland.

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