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He 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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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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In 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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Oscar Wilde was imprisoned for two years- from 1895 to 1897.

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he was incarcerated for two years

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1895 until 1897

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