Foley, Samuel (1655-11-25 - 1695-05-22)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 2132
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-2309)
Name
Samuel Foley
Title
Bishop
Gender
Male
Denomination
Church of Ireland
Lived
b. 1655-11-25 d. 1695-05-22 (old)
Manuscripts
Linked Sermons
Associated Places
Source of Data

Jeanne Shami; Adam Richter

Biographical Sources Consulted

ODNB (ID: 9788)

Other note

B.A. (1675) and M.A. (1678) from Trinity College Dublin, and fellow there beginning in 1677. Vicar of Finglas beginning in 1681. Along with William King, he administered the diocese of Dublin after Archbishop Narcissus Marsh fled to England in 1689. Foley also became chancellor of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin in that year. Dean of Achonry and precentor of Killala beginning in 1691. Bishop of Down and Connor from 1694 until his death in 1695.

GEMMS record created
February 16, 2019
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024