Edward Gwynn

Edward John Gwynn (1 April 1868 – 10 February 1941) was an Irish academic who served as the 36th Provost of Trinity College Dublin from 1927 to 1937. He was also President of the Royal Irish Academy from 1934 to 1937. Professor Gwynn was a scholar of Old Irish and Celtic literature.

This article is about the Irish scholar. He is not to be confused with Edward Gwynne, Australian colonial jurist.

Edward John Gwynn
36th Provost of Trinity College Dublin
In office
1 August 1927 – 30 July 1937
Preceded byJohn Bernard
Succeeded byWilliam Thrift
Personal details
Born
Edward John Gwynn

(1868-04-01)1 April 1868
Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland
Died10 February 1941(1941-02-10) (aged 72)
Dublin, Ireland
SpouseOlive Mary Ponsonby (m. 1906)
Children5
EducationSt Columba's College
Alma materTrinity College Dublin
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