George Moyers facts for kids
Sir George Moyers (born May 11, 1836, died November 4, 1916) was an important person from Ireland. He was an Anglo-Irish man, meaning his family had roots in both England and Ireland. He had many talents! He worked as an architect, designing buildings. He was also an engineer, helping to build things like roads or bridges. On top of that, he was a politician, working to improve his city.
Early Life and Learning
George Moyers was the son of William Moyers. He went to school at Bellevue House in Bristol, England. Later, he studied at Trinity College Dublin, a famous university in Ireland. He finished his studies there in 1856.
After college, George learned how to be an architect. He spent five years as an apprentice with his brother-in-law, Edward Henry Carson. An apprentice is someone who learns a skill by working closely with an expert. He also worked in London for two engineers, George Legg and William Dempsey.
Building a Business
By 1863, George Moyers took over his father's business. His father was a building contractor in South Richmond Street, Dublin. A building contractor is someone who organizes and manages construction projects.
Later, in 1891, George started a new business. It was an architecture and civil engineering company. He opened it with his son, Lambert Moyers, in Foster Place.
A Leader in Dublin
Sir George Moyers also played a big role in public life.
- From 1875, he was a Justice of the Peace for Dublin. A Justice of the Peace is a local official who helps with legal matters.
- Later, he became a Deputy Lieutenant for the city. This is a high-ranking official who helps the Lord Lieutenant, a representative of the King or Queen.
- In 1880, he was chosen as an alderman for the Southside, Dublin. An alderman is a member of a city council.
- In 1881, he was elected Lord Mayor of Dublin. This is the leader of the city council and a very important position. He was a member of the Irish Conservative Party.
- He was made a Knight Bachelor in 1887. This means he was given the title "Sir" by the Queen during her 1887 Golden Jubilee Honours. A Jubilee is a special celebration, and this one marked 50 years of Queen Victoria's rule.
