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Oscar Wilde blue plaque

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Oscar Wilde blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Babbacombe Cliff home to one of Britain's most famous playwrights during the winter of 1892-93 Oscar Wilde poet, self-styled leader of the aesthetic movement, wit, playwright and father. Born October 16th 1854 died November 30th 1900. Author of the famous play The Importance Of Being Ernest Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.
Oscar Wilde was a prominent figure in Victorian society known for his wit, literary works, and advocacy of aestheticism; he authored notable plays such as "The Importance of Being Earnest" and remains an iconic cultural figure.

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