About John Fergus
Lived 1700 – 1761. John Fergus was a physician.
John Fergus was an Irish physician and man of letters, c.1700 – c.1761.
Biography
A descendant of the Ó Fearghuis medical family of Connacht, Doctor Fergus a native of County Mayo but moved to Dublin city early in his adult life.
He was a scribe, and book collector, as well as a member of the Ó Neachtáin literary circle in early 18th century Dublin. He amassed a huge library of Irish manuscripts, which included the Liber Flavus Fergusiorum, a medical text created by his ancestors in the 14th century.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Fergus?
Irish writer
When was John Fergus born?
John Fergus was born in 1700 in County Mayo.
When did John Fergus die?
John Fergus died in 1761.
What was John Fergus's occupation?
John Fergus was a physician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Fergus (scholar)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Fergus. https://biography.guide/john-fergus-physician/
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