Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Jane Lady Wilde
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‘Speranza’
1821–1896
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
1. Jane Lady Wilde / ‘Speranza’ Marker
File, Scríbhneoir, Gníomhaí
A chónaigh anseo
Poet, Writer, Activist
Lived here
Erected 2021 by Dublin City Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism • Women. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Dublin City Council Commemorative Plaques series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 53° 20.469′ N, 6° 15.023′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is at the intersection of 1 Merrion Square North and Merrion Square West, on the left when traveling west on 1 Merrion Square North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Merrion Square N, Dublin, Leinster D02 NH98, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir William Robert Wills Wilde (here, next to this marker); Oscar Wilde House (here, next to this marker); Samuel Little Hardy (FRCSI) (within shouting distance of this marker); Violet Gibson (about 120
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Also see . . . Wilde, Lady Jane ‘Speranza’ (Plaques of Dublin).
Born in 1821, Jane Wilde was a polyglot who translated works from German and French. Inspired by Thomas Davis and the Young Ireland movement, she became a nationalist and from 1846 contributed to their journal The Nation, writing under the pen names Speranza and John Fanshawe Ellis.(Submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. plaque
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
2. Jane Lady Wilde / ‘Speranza’ Marker
The marker was added in 2021, next to plaques honoring her husband, Sir William Wilde, and her son, Oscar.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
