James Ware
Irish genealogist and historian
Born
Died
1666
359 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Ireland
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Born in 1594, a noted Irish genealogist contributed significantly to the understanding of Ireland's historical lineage. Ware served as the first librarian of the Library of Trinity College Dublin. His research included meticulous documentation of Irish families, chronicling the histories of prominent Irish families from the 11th century onwards. Ware published several works that formed the foundation for future genealogical studies in Ireland, including treatises on Irish antiquities and history, which set standards for scholarly research in the field.
Authored 'De Hibernia', a seminal work
Worked as the first librarian at Trinity College Dublin
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