George Eogan

Irish archaeologist (1930–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

George Eogan, MRIA (14 September 1930 – 18 November 2021)[1] was an Irish archaeologist.[2][3]

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George Eogan
Born(1930-09-14)14 September 1930
Died18 November 2021(2021-11-18) (aged 91)
NationalityIrish
Known forThe archaeology of Neolithic and Bronze Age Ireland
SpouseFiona Stephens
Children4
Academic background
Alma mater
ThesisThe Bronze Sword in Ireland (1961)
Doctoral advisorFrank Mitchell
Academic work
DisciplineArchaeologist
Notable works
Senator
In office
23 April 1987  1 November 1989
ConstituencyNominated by the Taoiseach
Personal details
Political partyIndependent
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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]

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