Richard Chenevix Trench

Archbishop and philologist

Richard Chenevix Trench - Archbishop and philologist
Born

September 9th, 1807
218 years ago

Died

1886
139 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Contributed significantly to theological scholarship and philology. Served as the Archbishop of Dublin from 1864 to 1880. Authored several influential works including 'On the Study of Words', which examined the development of the English language. Played a role in the establishment of the National Board of Education in Ireland. Engaged in biblical scholarship and focused on the interaction between language and theology.

Served as Archbishop of Dublin

Authored 'On the Study of Words'

Established the National Board of Education in Ireland

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