irish writers By MiguelFonsecaLopez Jan 1, 1854 Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin, Ireland Jan 1, 1878 Oscar Wilde won the Newdigate prize Jan 1, 1888 Oscar Wilde published ''The Happy Prince'' and other tales Jan 1, 1890 Oscar Wilde wrote ''The picture of dorian gray'' Jan 1, 1893 Oscar Wilde wrote several succesful plays Jan 1, 1895 Oscar Wilde was setenced to two years in prison Jan 1, 1897 Oscar wilde was released Jan 1, 1900 Oscar Wilde died in Paris aged 46