Oscar Wilde

  • Born

    Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde, born 16 October 1854, Dublin, Ireland.
  • Trinity College

    He began studying at Trinity College in 1871 until 1874, where Wilde established himself as an outstanding student.
  • Marriage

    He married Constance Lloyd on May 29, 1884, in London and had two children.
  • Life's work

    He become one of the most popular playwrights in London in the decade of 1890.
  • Accused and imprisoned

    In 1895 he was accused of having relations with his friend and was denounced by his friend's father. After a second trial, he was tried for sodomy and imprisoned.
  • Died

    He died 30 November 1900 (aged 46)
    Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, France