John Hynes (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.[1] 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.[2]

John Hynes
Born(1875-01-04)4 January 1875
Died8 January 1949(1949-01-08) (aged 74)
EducationDivinity Degree, Masters
Alma materSt. Patrick's College, Maynooth; National University of Ireland
Occupation(s)Priest, Archaeologist
Employer(s)University College, Galway
TitlePresident of University College, Galway
Term1934–1945
PredecessorDr Alexander Anderson
SuccessorMonsignor Pádraig de Brún

References

  1. Our History National University of Ireland Galway
  2. Appendices NUI
  • "Hynes, Rev. John" . Thom's Irish Who's Who . Dublin: Alexander Thom and Son Ltd. 1923. p. 115  via Wikisource.


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