Anthony Traill (1838 - 1914): Academic
Anthony Traill was born in Ballylough, County Antrim, and was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, where he studied engineering and became a fellow, later taking the degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Laws. He was active in church affairs, represented the landlords' interest on royal commissions and wrote on questions of education. He was also a keen and accomplished sportsman and alpine climber. In 1884 he was appointed High Sheriff of Antrim and became chairman of Portrush electric railway, which ran from Portrush to the Giant's Causeway from 1883 to 1947. In 1904 he was appointed Provost of Trinity College, Dublin. He received honorary degrees from many universities.
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1 November 1838 |
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15 October 1914 |
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