Dublin Philosophical Society
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The Dublin Philosophical Society was founded in 1683 by William Molyneux with the assistance of his brother Sir Thomas Molyneux and the future Provost and Bishop St George Ashe. It was intended to be
William Molyneux, founding member of the society.
Plaque marking the site of the first meeting of the Dublin Philosophical Society
William Petty, first elected President of the Society.
Jonathan Swift, member of the society.
Sir Richard Cox, 1st Baronet
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Sir Richard Cox, 1st Baronet PC was an Irish lawyer and judge. He served as Chief Justice of the Common Pleas for Ireland from 1701 to 1703, Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1703 to 1707 and as Lord Ch
Sir Richard Cox, 1st Baronet
Dunmanway, County Cork, present-day: Sir Richard Cox was the town's first important patron