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Gerald Molloy
1834–1906
An Irish priest who moved easily between theology and science, he became a well-known figure in Ireland’s intellectual life. His books aimed to make difficult ideas in physics, geology, and faith readable for general audiences.
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About the author
Born near Dublin in 1834, Gerald Molloy was educated at Castleknock College and Maynooth, and was ordained as a Catholic priest. He first taught theology at Maynooth before turning increasingly toward science, eventually becoming professor of natural philosophy at the Catholic University of Ireland.
Molloy was known for bringing scientific subjects to a broad readership. He wrote works including Geology and Revelation and Gleanings in Science, reflecting his interest in explaining the natural world clearly while also engaging with religious thought.
He later served as rector of the Catholic University of Ireland and was remembered as an important presence in Irish academic and public life. He died in Aberdeen in 1906.