About William O'Reilly
Lived 1864 – 1937 (aged 72–73). William O'Reilly was a British and Irish social scientist.
William Joseph O'Reilly (1864–1937) was an Irish educator.
He was the eldest son and heir of Myles O'Reilly of Knock Abbey Castle (previously known as Thomastown Castle), County Louth and was educated at Ushaw College and London University. In 1907 he was appointed Commissioner of Education in Ireland.
His grandfather was also named William Joseph O'Reilly and served as MP for Dundalk from 1832 to 1835.
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Who was William O'Reilly?
Irish educator (1864–1937)
When was William O'Reilly born?
William O'Reilly was born on 16 February 1864.
When did William O'Reilly die?
William O'Reilly died in 1937.
What was William O'Reilly's occupation?
William O'Reilly was a social scientist.
What nationality was William O'Reilly?
William O'Reilly was British and Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William O'Reilly. https://biography.guide/william-o-reilly-social-scientist/
MLA: "William O'Reilly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-o-reilly-social-scientist/.
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