Charles Vignoles (priest) facts for kids
Charles Augustus Vignoles was an important church leader in Ireland during the 1800s. He was known as a Dean in the Church of Ireland, which is a Christian church in Ireland. He held two main positions: the Dean of Ossory and the Dean of the Chapel Royal in Dublin.
Vignoles was born on July 25, 1789, in Portarlington, County Laois, Ireland. He passed away on October 18, 1877, in Kilkenny.
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Charles Augustus Vignoles: A Church Leader
Charles Augustus Vignoles came from a family called Vignoles, who were originally Huguenots. Huguenots were French Protestants who had to leave France a long time ago because of their beliefs. His family had been living in Portarlington for several generations.
His father, the Reverend John Vignoles, was a former army officer. He built a house called Cornaher House near Tyrrellspass in County Westmeath. Charles lived there in the 1830s.
His Work as a Church Dean
As a Dean, Charles Augustus Vignoles was a senior leader in the Church of Ireland. He helped manage the church's affairs and spiritual life in his areas. He also served as a rector of Newtown Church. A rector is like a main priest or minister in charge of a local church parish.
Building Churches and Community
Charles Augustus Vignoles was involved in his local community. He helped with the building of Christ Church in 1834. This shows he cared about providing places for people to worship and gather.
A Link to New Zealand's History
Charles Augustus Vignoles had a famous relative! His sister, Elizabeth Anne Vignoles, married a man named George Grey. Their son was Sir George Grey, who became a very important person in New Zealand. Sir George Grey served as the 11th Premier of New Zealand. A Premier is like the head of the government, similar to a Prime Minister.
