John Mooney (historian)
John Mooney (1862–1950) was a Scottish historian. He was a founder of the Orkney Antiquarian Society.
John Mooney | |
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| Born | 1862 Orkney, Scotland |
| Died | 1950 (aged 87–88) |
| Occupation | Historian, writer |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Citizenship | British |
| Subject | Orkney history |
| Notable works | St Magnus, Earl of Orkney |
| Children | Harold Mooney |
Biography
Mooney was born in Orkney. During his lifetime he was the director of R. Garden Ltd, and was also a Kirkwall Town Councillor.[1]
Memorial to John Mooney in Kirkwall Cathedral, Orkney
Bibliography
- Eynhallow: The Holy Island of The Orkneys
- St Magnus, Earl of Orkney
- The Cathedral and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall
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