John K'Eogh facts for kids
John K'eogh (born around 1681, died in 1754) was an important Irish naturalist and a Doctor of Divinity. A naturalist is someone who studies nature, especially plants and animals. A Doctor of Divinity is a person who has studied religion and theology very deeply.
John K'eogh also worked as a chaplain for Baron Kingston in Mitchelstown. A chaplain is like a minister or priest who serves a specific person, family, or institution.
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John K'eogh's Books on Nature
John K'eogh wrote several interesting books. Two of his most famous works were about the natural world around him. These books helped people learn about the plants and animals found in Ireland during his time.
A General Irish Herbal
One of his key books was called Botanologia Universalis Hibernicaor, or a general Irish Herbal. It was published in Cork in 1735. A herbal is a special kind of book that describes plants, especially those used for medicine.
- This book was unique because it was written in three languages: Manx, phonetic English, and Latin.
- Manx is a language closely related to Irish.
- The book helped people understand which plants could be used for different health purposes.
A Treatise on Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles or Insects
John K'eogh also wrote Zoologia Medicinalis Hibernica or, a Treatise on Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Reptiles or Insects known and propagated in this Kingdom. This book focused on the animals of Ireland.
- It covered many different types of creatures.
- This included birds, various animals, fish, reptiles, and even insects.
- The book helped people learn about the wildlife that lived in Ireland during the 1700s.
His Family Background
John K'eogh came from a family of scholars. His father, also named John K'eogh, was a Doctor of Divinity too. His father's original family name was Mac Eochaidh.
