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Oscar Wilde was sentenced to two years in prison for the crime of "gross indecency" related to his homosexual relationships. He served his sentence from 1895 to 1897.
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∙ 15y agoHe was arrested for Gross Indecency in 1895 after accusations by the Marquess of Queensbury concerning Wilde's homosexual behaviour with the Marquess' son.
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∙ 15y agoIn 1895 he was convicted of Gross Indecency and sentenced to two years in prison. This was as a result of his homosexual activity.
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∙ 13y agoOscar Wilde was imprisoned for two years- from 1895 to 1897.
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∙ 11y agohe was incarcerated for two years
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∙ 11y ago1895 until 1897
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What prison did Oscar Wilde get sent to?
Oscar Wilde was sent to Reading Gaol in England after being convicted of gross indecency in 1895. He served two years of hard labor before being released.
What are some famous Oscar Wilde quotes?
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." "I have nothing to declare except my genius." "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it."
Who said -We are not yet out?
oscar wilde
Is Oscar Wilde single?
No, Oscar Wilde is not single.
What is the birth name of Oscar Wilde?
Wilde Oscar's birth name is Christopher Michael Norman.
Is Oscar Wilde tall?
Wilde Oscar is 5' 8".
How tall is Wilde Oscar?
Oscar Wilde was around 6 feet 3 inches tall.
What is Oscar Wilde's occupation?
Oscar Wilde is a/an Author poet playwright
Does Oscar Wilde have kids?
Yes, Oscar Wilde has 2 kids.
Does Oscar Wilde have children?
Yes, Oscar Wilde has 2 kids.
How many kids does Oscar Wilde have?
Oscar Wilde has 2 children
What the name of the poem by Oscar wilde?
One of Oscar Wilde's famous poems is "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," written while he was in prison. This poem reflects on the harsh realities of life and the punishment of criminals through a story of a man executed for murder.
