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CodeDS/UK/16865
NameBehan; Dominic (22 October 1928-3 August 1989); Irish songwriter
Variations of NameDoiminic Ó Beacháin
Dates22 October 1928-3 August 1989
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginDublin, Ireland (born)
RelationshipsSon of Stephen Behan (fought for IRA) and Kathleen
BiographyDominic Behan was an Irish songwriter, singer, short story writer, novelist and playwright who wrote in Irish and English. He was also a socialist and an Irish republican. Born into the literary Behan family, he was one of the most influential Irish songwriters of the 20th century.

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