Patrick Kennedy (folklorist)
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Patrick Kennedy (early 1801 – 29 March 1873)[8] was a folklorist from County Wexford, Ireland. An educator turned bookseller, who also contributed various articles and reviews as a writer, he eventually became best-known as a collector and publisher of Irish folktales and folklore, particularly from his native County Wexford.
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Born | early part of 1801[2] Kilmyshal, County Wexford, Ireland |
Died | 29 or 28 March 1873 [3][4][5] Dublin |
Resting place | Glasnevin Cemetery[5][lower-alpha 1] |
Occupation | bookseller |
Language | English |
Genre | folklore, local lore |
Notable works | Legendary fictions of the Irish Celts (1866) |
Spouse | Maria (née Kelly?)[7] |
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