Ephraim MacDowel Cosgrave facts for kids

Ephraim McDowel Cosgrave (born July 18, 1853 – died February 17, 1925) was an important Irish doctor, historian, and writer. He was known for his work in medicine and for studying old things.

Life and Education

Ephraim McDowel Cosgrave was born in Dublin, Ireland. His father was William Alexander Cosgrave. His mother was Anna Maria.

He went to school in Dublin. He studied at Trinity College. He also studied at the House of Industry and the Rotunda Hospital. He earned degrees in chemistry in 1870. Later, he earned a degree in medicine in 1878.

Medical Career

In 1880, he became a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. This is a group for doctors. He later became its president in 1914.

Dr. Cosgrave worked as a doctor at several hospitals in Dublin. These included Simpson's Hospital and Cork Street Fever Hospital. He also worked at Drumcondra Hospital.

He was a Professor of Biology at the Royal College of Surgeons. He was also given a special honor. He became a knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.

Hobbies and Interests

Ephraim Cosgrave loved history. He helped start the Georgian Society. This group works to protect old buildings. He was also a member of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. He was an expert on the history of old Dublin.

He had other hobbies too. He was the president of the Amateur Photographic Society. This shows he enjoyed photography. He also led the Irish Chess Club, so he liked playing chess.

In 1884, he married Anna Crofts-Bullen. She was from Ballythomas, Mallow, County Cork, in County Cork. Ephraim Cosgrave passed away at his home in Gardiner Row, Dublin.

His Books and Writings

Ephraim McDowel Cosgrave wrote many books. He shared his knowledge through his writings. Here are some of his important works:

• The Student's Botany (published in 1885)
• Official Handbook of the St. John Ambulance Association
• Illustrated Dictionary of Dublin (published in 1895)
• Catalogue of Engravings of Dublin
• Dublin and County Dublin in the Twentieth Century