Richard Chenevix Trench
Archbishop and philologist
Born
Died
1886
140 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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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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