About
Irish woman famous for being the wife of renowned author James Joyce. She was married to him from 1931 to 1941 and is considered one of his primary inspirations despite the often-tempestuous nature of their relationship.
Before Fame
She worked as a chambermaid in Finn's Hotel before meeting Joyce in Dublin in 1904.
Trivia
An erotic letter from her husband sold at auction for a record $445,000 in 2012.
Family Life
Her father was a baker and her mother was a dressmaker.
Associated With
The day of her first romantic meeting with James Joyce, June 16, 1904, is the setting for his novel Ulysses and is commonly referred to as "Bloomsday."
