Benjamin Hawkshaw facts for kids
Benjamin Hawkshaw (who passed away in 1738) was an Irish Anglican divine, which means he was an important leader and scholar in the Church of England in Ireland.
He was known for his writings, including poems and a book about religious beliefs.
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Benjamin Hawkshaw's Life Story
His Early Life and Education
Benjamin Hawkshaw was born in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland. In 1687, when he was still young, he started studying at Trinity College, Dublin. This was a very important university.
During a time of big political change known as the Glorious Revolution, he left Ireland. He then went to England and continued his studies at St. John's College, Cambridge. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), there in 1691.
After finishing his studies in England, Benjamin Hawkshaw returned to Dublin. He earned another B.A. degree in 1693 and then a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree two years later.
His Work as a Church Leader
After his education, Benjamin Hawkshaw became a priest in the Anglican Church. He was given an important role as the leader of the parish of St. Nicholas-within-the-Walls in Dublin. A parish is like a local church area.
He also worked in several other church areas, called rectories, in North Tipperary. From 1720 until his death in 1738, he was in charge of four rectories: Nenagh, Monsea, Kneagh (Knigh), and Killodiernan. He might have also led two other rectories in a different area called the diocese of Kilmacud.
Benjamin Hawkshaw passed away in 1738.
What Benjamin Hawkshaw Wrote
Benjamin Hawkshaw was an author who published a few books. One of his works was a collection of poems called Poems upon Several Occasions. This book was printed in 1693.
In the introduction to his poetry book, he mentioned that these poems were written when he was quite young. He described them as "essays but of a very young pen," meaning they were early attempts at writing. He wrote them in his free time while he was busy with his studies in Ireland.
In 1709, he published another book titled The Reasonableness of constant Communion with the Church of England represented to the Dissenters. This book was about why people should regularly take part in the services of the Church of England.
