Richard Caulfield
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Richard Caulfield was secretary, librarian and custodian of the Royal Cork Institution
and librarian for Queen's College, Cork.
Caulfield was born in Cork
on 23 April 1823, a grandson of Henry Gosnell, physician at the Lying-In Hospital and first resident surgeon at the Cork North Infirmary
. One of six children born to Catherine Gosnell and William Caulfield
, he was named Richard, a common family name.
Caulfield died aged 64 on 3 February 1887 at his residence, the Royal Cork Institution, after a severe attack of bronchitis.
He was well respected across the sectarian divide. On 4 February, The Protestant Cork Constitution
published a short unsigned appreciation which said of him that on more than one occasion he was chosen as arbiter in important historical and theological controversies. The funeral took place on 7 February when he was buried in St Luke's Cemetery, Douglas. beside the grave of his friend, antiquarian colleague and historian of Youghal, the Rev. Samuel Hayman. The Catholic Cork Examiner
reported that among those present were the Rev. J. D. Burke, Superior of the Congregation of Christian Brothers
, Rev. S. O. Madden, Dean of Saint Finbarre's Cathedral
, city dignitaries, and a host of lecturers, students and professors from the Queen's College, including the President, William K. Sullivan.
In his memory, a bronze door was erected at Saint Finbarre's Cathedral.
Royal Cork Institution
Royal Cork Institution was an Irish cultural institution in the city of Cork from 1803-1885. It consisted of a library of scientific works, a museum with old Irish manuscripts and stones with ogham inscriptions, and lecture and reading rooms. A lack of funds resulted in its closure in...
and librarian for Queen's College, Cork.
Caulfield was born in Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
on 23 April 1823, a grandson of Henry Gosnell, physician at the Lying-In Hospital and first resident surgeon at the Cork North Infirmary
Cork North Infirmary
The North Infirmary in Cork was established in 1744 by the members of a musical society, who appropriated their surplus funds for its support. It was recognized by an Act of Parliament passed in 1752.-Funding:...
. One of six children born to Catherine Gosnell and William Caulfield
William Caulfield
William Caulfield is a Northern Irish writer, actor,comedian and TV star. He has achieved popularity as the creator and star of "Our Jimmy", a tribute show to Ulsters best loved comedian James Young, and also through his many stage roles and pantomime appearances...
, he was named Richard, a common family name.
Caulfield died aged 64 on 3 February 1887 at his residence, the Royal Cork Institution, after a severe attack of bronchitis.
He was well respected across the sectarian divide. On 4 February, The Protestant Cork Constitution
Cork Constitution (newspaper)
The name Cork Constitution can refer to two different newspapers that were published in Cork city .The Cork Advertiser, which was published from 1799 to 1824, called itself the Cork Constitution in 1823....
published a short unsigned appreciation which said of him that on more than one occasion he was chosen as arbiter in important historical and theological controversies. The funeral took place on 7 February when he was buried in St Luke's Cemetery, Douglas. beside the grave of his friend, antiquarian colleague and historian of Youghal, the Rev. Samuel Hayman. The Catholic Cork Examiner
Irish Examiner
The Irish Examiner, formerly The Cork Examiner and then The Examiner, is an Irish national daily newspaper which primarily circulates in the Munster region surrounding its base in Cork, though it is available throughout the country...
reported that among those present were the Rev. J. D. Burke, Superior of the Congregation of Christian Brothers
Congregation of Christian Brothers
The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...
, Rev. S. O. Madden, Dean of Saint Finbarre's Cathedral
Saint Finbarre's Cathedral
Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Cork city, Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.It was featured on the Irish postcard before the Irish entry of the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 held in Moscow, Russia....
, city dignitaries, and a host of lecturers, students and professors from the Queen's College, including the President, William K. Sullivan.
In his memory, a bronze door was erected at Saint Finbarre's Cathedral.