George Hall (academic) facts for kids

George Hall (born 1753 – died 1811) was an important person at Trinity College Dublin, a famous university in Ireland. He held several big jobs there. He was a professor of mathematics, then the head of the college (called the Provost). Just before he died, he also became a bishop.

Life Story of George Hall

Early Years and Schooling

George Hall was born in 1753 in Northumberland, a county in England. Soon after he was born, his family moved to Ireland. His first job was helping out as a teacher at a school near Dublin.

He later started studying at Trinity College Dublin on November 1, 1770. He was a very bright student and became a "scholar" in 1773. This means he was recognized for his excellent academic achievements. He earned several degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in 1775, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in 1778, a Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) in 1786, and a Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) in 1790.

Becoming a College Leader

In 1777, George Hall became a "fellow" at Trinity College. A fellow is a senior academic who helps run the college and teaches. He became a "senior fellow" in 1790, which is an even higher position.

During his time as a fellow, he took on many different teaching roles. He was:

• A lecturer in divinity (religious studies) from 1790 to 1791.
• A professor of Greek in 1790 and again in 1795.
• The Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History in 1791.
• The Erasmus Smith's Professor of Mathematics in 1799.

From Professor to Provost

In 1800, George Hall left his teaching jobs and his fellowship at Trinity College. He became the rector (a type of priest) of a church in Ardstraw, a town in Ireland.

However, he returned to Trinity College in 1806. He was chosen to be the "Provost" of the college. The Provost is like the president or head of the university. He held this important job until 1811.

Bishop and Final Days

On November 13, 1811, George Hall was appointed to be the Bishop of Dromore. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Church of Ireland. He was officially made a bishop in the college chapel on November 17.

Sadly, just a few days later, on November 23, 1811, he passed away in the Provost's house. He hadn't even had time to move to his new home as a bishop. He was buried in the college chapel at Trinity College. A special monument with a Latin message was put there by his niece, Margaret Stack, to remember him. There was also another memorial for him in the parish church in Ardstraw.