George Eogan
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Irish archaeologist (1930–2021)
George Eogan | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1930年09月14日)14 September 1930 Nobber, County Meath, Ireland |
| Died | 18 November 2021(2021年11月18日) (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | The archaeology of Neolithic and Bronze Age Ireland |
| Spouse | Fiona Stephens |
| Children | 4 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | |
| Thesis | The Bronze Sword in Ireland (1961) |
| Doctoral advisor | Frank Mitchell |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Archaeologist |
| Notable works | |
| Senator | |
| In office 23 April 1987 – 1 November 1989 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
George Eogan, MRIA (14 September 1930 – 18 November 2021)[1] was an Irish archaeologist.[2] [3]
He was born in Nobber, County Meath, and studied at University College Dublin (UCD) and then Trinity College Dublin. In 1965, he was appointed to a lectureship at UCD, becoming a professor in 1979, and also serving as head of department from then until 1995.[4]
Eogan was particularly known for his work over forty years at Knowth, having been director of the Knowth Research Project.[5] In 1968, he became the first person in over a millennium to enter the east-side tomb at the site.[6]
Eogan was also appointed an independent member of Seanad Éireann, serving from 1987 until 1989.[7]
References
- ^ "George Eogan obituary: Archaeologist who unearthed passage tombs of Knowth". The Irish Times. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "George Eogan". Royal Irish Academy. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Hilliard, Mark. "Knowth archaeologist Prof George Eogan dies aged 91". The Irish Times. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ From megaliths to metal: essays in honour of George Eogan, p.xii
- ^ "George Eogan", Knowth.com
- ^ "An outstanding Meathman dedicated to uncovering the past". The Meath Chronicle. 27 June 2012.
- ^ "George Eogan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
Categories:
- 1930 births
- 2021 deaths
- Academics of University College Dublin
- Alumni of Trinity College Dublin
- Alumni of University College Dublin
- Independent members of Seanad Éireann
- 20th-century Irish archaeologists
- Members of the 18th Seanad
- Scholars and academics from County Meath
- Nominated members of Seanad Éireann
- Members of the Royal Irish Academy