Norah Richards, known by the stage name Norah Doyle, was an Irish actor, writer and theatre practitioner. Arriving in Punjab in 1911, Richards devoted her life to Punjabi theatre and culture and was later known as the Lady Gregory of the Punjab.
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Norah Richards, known by the stage name Norah Doyle, was an Irish actor, writer and theatre practitioner. Arriving in Punjab in 1911, Richards devoted her life to Punjabi theatre and culture and was later known as the Lady Gregory of the Punjab. In 1970, Punjabi University, Patiala, conferred an honorary DLitt degree on her, for her contribution to Punjabi culture, especially Punjabi drama.
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IndiaCategory
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Writer / Author
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deceased
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Lived 1876 to 1971 · aged 94
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6 languages
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