James Francis Hogan facts for kids
James Francis Hogan was an important Irish history professor, author, and politician. Born in 1855, he became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Mid Tipperary in Ireland. He was known for his writings about Irish people who moved to Australia.
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Biography
Early Life and Education
James Francis Hogan was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1855. His parents were Rody and Mary Hogan. When he was just a baby, in 1856, his family moved far away to Melbourne, Australia.
He grew up in Geelong, Australia, and went to St. Mary's Catholic School there. Later, he studied at St Patrick's College in Melbourne for a year. After finishing his studies, he started working as a teacher in 1872.
Becoming a Writer and Politician
James Hogan began his writing career by contributing to local newspapers. He often wrote about topics important to the Catholic community. Later, he became the editor of a magazine called the Victorian Review.
He joined the Victorian Catholic Young Men's Society in 1884. He greatly admired Daniel O'Connell, a famous Irish leader, and worked to create a memorial in his honor. In the late 1890s, James Hogan wrote several books about Irish people who had moved to Australia. These included The Gladstone Colony: An Unwritten Chapter of Australian History and The Irish In Australian.
Return to England and Parliament
After his time in Australia, James Hogan returned to England. In 1893, he was elected to the House of Commons without anyone running against him. He became the MP for Mid Tipperary.
While in Parliament, he worked as a secretary for the Colonial Party, which was led by Sir Charles Dilke. This party focused on issues related to the British colonies around the world.
Later Life and Teaching
James Hogan retired from being an MP in 1900. After that, he moved back to Ireland to teach at University College Cork. There, he became involved with a group called the Blueshirts. He believed in a type of government called Christian democracy. This idea focused on fairness and good governance, which was different from some of the other goals of the group's leader, Eoin O'Duffy.
James Francis Hogan passed away in London on 9 November 1924. He died from pneumonia and cancer. He never married and was survived by his sister, Margaret.
Works
James Francis Hogan wrote many books, often focusing on history and the experiences of Irish people. Here are some of his published works:
- The Convict King
- The Gladstone Colony
- The Irish in Australia
- The Sisiter Dominion
- The Australian in London and America
- An Australian Christmas Collection
- The Lost Explorer
