James Craig (physician) facts for kids
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Sir James Craig
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 1921 – 12 July 1933 |
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| Constituency | Dublin University |
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| Born | 16 October 1861 Bushmills, County Antrim, Ireland |
| Died | 12 July 1933 (aged 71) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Kathleen Millar |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Coleraine Academical Institution |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
Sir James Craig FRCPI (16 October 1861 – 12 July 1933) was an important Irish doctor and politician. He was known for his work as a professor of medicine and for being an independent politician. This means he didn't belong to a specific political party.
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Who Was Sir James Craig?
Sir James Craig was born on 16 October 1861, in a place called Castlecatt near Bushmills, in County Antrim, Ireland. He lived a long life, passing away on 12 July 1933, at the age of 71.
Early Life and Education
James Craig went to school at the Coleraine Academical Institution. After that, he studied at Trinity College Dublin. He worked very hard and earned his first university degrees in 1885. Later, in 1891, he earned a higher degree in medicine. In the same year, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. This is a special honor for doctors.
A Career in Medicine
Sir James Craig became a very respected doctor. He worked at several hospitals, including Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital and Dr Steevens' Hospital. He was also a "King's Professor of Medicine" at Trinity College. This meant he taught medicine to students at the university.
Entering Politics
In 1921, Sir James Craig decided to enter politics. He was elected to the House of Commons of Southern Ireland. He represented the Dublin University area. He ran as an independent politician, which means he didn't join a major political group.
He was re-elected in 1922 and became a member of the Third Dáil. The Dáil is the main parliament in Ireland. He continued to be re-elected in five more general elections. This shows that people trusted him to represent them.
Sir James Craig passed away in Dublin in 1933. This was just a few months after he had been re-elected for the 8th Dáil. After his death, another independent candidate, Robert Rowlette, won the special election for his seat.
Sir James Craig Memorial Prize
To remember Sir James Craig and his contributions, a special award was created. Since 1952, the Sir James Craig Memorial Prize has been given out every year at Trinity College. It goes to the student who achieves the best score in the final medicine exam. This prize helps keep his legacy alive in the medical field.
