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James Drought

1738 – 1820

Senior fellow and Professor of Divinity at Trinity College, Dublin

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About James Drought

Lived 1738 – 1820 (aged 81–82).

James Drought (1738 – 1820) was an Irish academic.

Drought was born in County Offaly (then called King's County) and educated at Trinity College Dublin. He became a Fellow of Trinity College in 1762, a lecturer in 1778 and Regius Professor of Divinity there in 1790.

He was a member of the Drought family prominent in County Offaly.

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Important facts

Born
1738
Birth century
Died
1820
Also known as
Rev. Dr. James Drought, Dr. James Drought

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Drought?

senior fellow and Professor of Divinity at Trinity College, Dublin

When was James Drought born?

James Drought was born in 1738.

When did James Drought die?

James Drought died in 1820.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Drought

· Wikidata: Q75676767

· DBpedia: James Drought (theologian)

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