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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelFonds
Ref NoMS 1079
TitleFrancis Molloy, Franciscan priest and Professor of theology, St. Isidore’s College, Rome: 'Lochran na gcreidmheach' (copy)
DateLate 18th century
Extent0.04 linear metres
Creator NameCreator of original manuscript: Molloy, Francis (fl 17th century); Franciscan priest and professor of theology, St. Isidore’s College, Rome
Copier: unknown
Administrative HistoryFrancis Molloy was born in Meath, Ireland, in the early 17th century and became a priest of the Franciscan Order, representing Irish Catholics at the papal court. He was appointed professor of theology at St. Isidore’s College, Rome, and wrote on theology in Latin and Irish Gaelic. He was a great proponent of the latter language, and wrote the first grammar in 1677. His writing career seems to have lasted at least from 1645 to 1677, but his date of death is unknown.
SourceThe manuscript was presented by the wife of Dr. William Alexander Macnaughton, physician and antiquarian, in 1933. Macnaughton (fl 1897-1933) was at one stage Medical Officer of Health for Kincardineshire, and was editor of the Caledonian Medical Journal from 1897 to 1932. Though he is not recorded as a graduate of Aberdeen University, he contributed antiquarian articles to the Aberdeen University Review.
Description'Lochran na gcreidmheach' (The Light of the Faithful), copy, late 18th century or perhaps slightly later.
AccrualsNone expected.
Access StatusOpen
Access ConditionsThe records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions.
LanguageIrish Gaelic
Physical DescriptionNo physical conditions affecting use of collection.
Related MaterialSee other Macnaughton deposits: MS 1070, MS 1071, MS 1083, MS 2093, MS 2192, MS 2605, MS 2606
Publication NotePublished 1679
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