William Reeves (bishop)

William Reeves (bishop)

William Reeves (16 March 1815 – 12 January 1892) was an Irish antiquarian and the Church of Ireland Bishop of Down, Connor and Dromore from 1886 until his death. He was the last private keeper of the Book of Armagh and at the time of his death was President of the Royal Irish Academy.

Read more about William Reeves (bishop):  Early Life, Life and Work, Publications, Bibliography

Famous quotes containing the words william and/or reeves:

    The natural man has only two primal passions, to get and to beget.
    —Sir William Osler (1849–1919)

    I hold all human life dearly, Stearne, especially my own.
    —Michael Reeves (1945–1969)