About John Hynes
Lived 1875 – 1949 (aged 74). John Hynes was a British and Irish archaeologist and catholic priest.
John Hynes (4 January 1875 – 8 January 1949) was a professor of archaeology, who served as President of University College, Galway from 1934 until 1945.
Hynes was educated at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth earning a Divinity Degree, and was ordained to the priesthood, he also gained a masters from the National University of Ireland in 1922.
He was appointed to University College Galway where he served as Registrar and Professor of Archaeology before becoming, President of the college in 1934.
He also served on the Senate of the NUI, and as Vice-chancellor.
Hynes was awarded an honorary LLD by the National University of Ireland in 1941.
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Who was John Hynes?
Irish priest and archaeologist (1875-1949)
When was John Hynes born?
John Hynes was born on 4 January 1875 in Newbridge.
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John Hynes died on 8 January 1949 in Galway.
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John Hynes was an archaeologist and catholic priest.
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John Hynes was British and Irish.
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