Caesar Otway facts for kids

Caesar Otway (born in 1780, died in 1842) was an Irish writer and a clergyman. He was very interested in helping poor people and understanding their lives.

Who was Caesar Otway?

Caesar Otway was born in 1780 at a place called Castle Otway, near Nenagh in County Tipperary, Ireland. His parents were Cooke and Elizabeth Otway. He had older brothers, including Robert Otway, who became an admiral, and Loftus, who became a general. His father, Cooke, was an officer in a group called the Irish Volunteers.

Caesar Otway's Education and Early Career

Caesar Otway started studying at Trinity College, Dublin, when he was 16 years old, in 1796. He finished his degree in 1801. Later, in 1810, he became a priest in the Church of Ireland. He worked as a parish priest for 17 years, helping people in his local church area. After that, he became an assistant chaplain at the Magdalen Asylum in Dublin.

Caesar Otway and Irish Magazines

Caesar Otway helped start several important magazines. In 1825, he teamed up with Joseph Henderson Singer to create the Christian Examiner. This was the first religious magazine in Ireland for Anglicans (a type of Christian). He was also good friends with the writer William Carleton, who became famous after writing for the Examiner.

Otway also worked with George Petrie on the first volume of the Dublin Penny Journal. He wrote articles for this magazine using the pen name "Terence O'Toole." He also wrote for another magazine called the Dublin University Magazine.

When did Caesar Otway die?

Caesar Otway passed away on March 16, 1842, in Dublin. He was 63 years old.

What did Caesar Otway write?

Caesar Otway is best known for his stories about Ireland. His writings often showed humor and a lot of understanding for the poorer people in Ireland. Some of his famous books include:

• Sketches in Ireland (published in 1827)
• Sketches in Erris and Tyrawley
• A Tour in Connaught (published in 1839)

He also wrote other works, such as:

• A Letter the Roman Catholic Priests of Ireland, which came out in 1814. He signed it as "C. O."
• A Lecture on Miracles...with Appendices, published in 1823.
• The Intellectuality of Domestic Animals, published in 1817.

Caesar Otway's Family Life

In 1803, Caesar Otway married Frances Hastings. They had five children together: John Hastings Otway, Caesar George Otway, Loftus Otway, Jane Otway, and Frances Otway. After Frances passed away in 1833, he married again on January 17, 1837. His second wife was Elizabeth la Touche.