Charles Smith (topographer)
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Charles Smith was an Irish
topographer and writer
.
He was educated at Trinity College
, Dublin. He qualified as a doctor and practised as an apothecary
in Dungarvan
, County Waterford
.
In the 1730s, along with Walter Harris
he discussed a scheme to compile and publish histories of all the Irish counties. The first of these, a history of County Down
, jointly edited by Walter Harris and Charles Smith, was printed in 1744. Waterford and Cork followed, but then the society funding the venture broke up, so that he alone carried through the final volume, Kerry, in 1756.
From the 1730s he was involved with the Physico-Historical Society and the Royal Dublin Society
, both societies with similar aims, along with such luminaries as Robert Jocelyn
, Dr. Samuel Madden
, the philanthropist; Thomas Prior, the founder of the Royal Dublin Society
; John Rutty
the physician and naturalist; John Lodge, author of Peerage of Ireland and Walter Harris.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
topographer and writer
Writer
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.
He was educated at Trinity College
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
, Dublin. He qualified as a doctor and practised as an apothecary
Apothecary
Apothecary is a historical name for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica to physicians, surgeons and patients — a role now served by a pharmacist and some caregivers....
in Dungarvan
Dungarvan
Dungarvan is a town and harbour on the south coast of Ireland in the province of Munster. Dungarvan is the county town and administrative centre of County Waterford. The town's Irish name means "Garbhan's fort", referring to Saint Garbhan who founded a church there in the seventh century...
, County Waterford
County Waterford
*Abbeyside, Affane, Aglish, Annestown, An Rinn, Ardmore*Ballinacourty, Ballinameela, Ballinamult, Ballinroad, Ballybeg, Ballybricken, Ballyduff Lower, Ballyduff Upper, Ballydurn, Ballygunner, Ballylaneen, Ballymacarbry, Ballymacart, Ballynaneashagh, Ballysaggart, Ballytruckle, Bilberry, Bunmahon,...
.
In the 1730s, along with Walter Harris
Walter Harris (historian)
Walter Harris was an Irish historian and writer.Harris was educated at Kilkenny Grammar School and Trinity College, Dublin. He married Elizabeth Ware, great-grand-daughter of Sir James Ware, the historian, in 1716 and became vicar-general to the Archbishop of Meath in 1753.In the 1730s, along with...
he discussed a scheme to compile and publish histories of all the Irish counties. The first of these, a history of County Down
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, jointly edited by Walter Harris and Charles Smith, was printed in 1744. Waterford and Cork followed, but then the society funding the venture broke up, so that he alone carried through the final volume, Kerry, in 1756.
From the 1730s he was involved with the Physico-Historical Society and the Royal Dublin Society
Royal Dublin Society
The Royal Dublin Society was founded on 25 June 1731 to "to promote and develop agriculture, arts, industry, and science in Ireland". The RDS is synonymous with its main premises in Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland...
, both societies with similar aims, along with such luminaries as Robert Jocelyn
Earl of Roden
Earl of Roden is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1771 for Robert Jocelyn, 2nd Viscount Jocelyn. This branch of the Jocelyn family descends from the 1st Viscount, prominent Irish lawyer and politician Robert Jocelyn, the son of Thomas Jocelyn, third son of Sir Robert Jocelyn,...
, Dr. Samuel Madden
Samuel Madden
Samuel Madden was an Irish author. His works include Themistocles; The Lover of His Country, Reflections and Resolutions Proper for the Gentlemen of Ireland, and Memoirs of the Twentieth Century. Dr...
, the philanthropist; Thomas Prior, the founder of the Royal Dublin Society
Royal Dublin Society
The Royal Dublin Society was founded on 25 June 1731 to "to promote and develop agriculture, arts, industry, and science in Ireland". The RDS is synonymous with its main premises in Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland...
; John Rutty
John Rutty
John Rutty was a Dublin Quaker physician and naturalist born in Melksham. He was the author of many texts including A methodical synopsis of the Mineral Waters of Ireland and An Essay towards the Natural History of the County of Dublin...
the physician and naturalist; John Lodge, author of Peerage of Ireland and Walter Harris.
See also
- John RuttyJohn RuttyJohn Rutty was a Dublin Quaker physician and naturalist born in Melksham. He was the author of many texts including A methodical synopsis of the Mineral Waters of Ireland and An Essay towards the Natural History of the County of Dublin...
- Mervyn Archdall
- Castle Salem