Nicholas John Halpin (1790–1850) was a cleric of the Church of Ireland, known as a writer.

Life

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Halpin was born 18 October 1790, at Portarlington. He graduated B.A. at Trinity College, Dublin in 1815, and took orders in the Church of Ireland.[1]

Mainly involved with writing, Halpin was for many years editor of the Dublin Evening Mail. He was a permanent member of the Royal Irish Academy.[1]

Halpin died at Dublin 22 November 1850.[1]

Works

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Halpin wrote:[1]

Family

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Halpin married Anne Grehan in 1817. She survived him, with three sons, including Charles Graham Halpin, and four daughters.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e Stephen, Leslie; Lee, Sidney, eds. (1890). "Halpin, Nicholas John" . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 24. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
Attribution

  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainStephen, Leslie; Lee, Sidney, eds. (1890). "Halpin, Nicholas John". Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 24. London: Smith, Elder & Co.