Thomas Crofton Croker
Thomas Crofton Croker (born January 15, 1798 in Cork , † August 8, 1854 in London ) was an Irish archaeologist.
Life
He dedicated himself to the collection of ancient poetry and folklore from the Irish cultural area. He helped found the Percy and Camden Societies. Together with his wife, he examined funeral and mourning rituals. His fairy tale collection Irish Elf Tales ( Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland ) (1825-28) appeared in six editions; the first volume was translated into German in 1826 by the Brothers Grimm . Croker died in 1854 and was buried in Brompton Cemetery, London.
Works
- Researches in the South of Ireland. 1824.
- Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland. 3 volumes, 1825–1827 (first volume in German Irish fairy tales ).
- Legends of the Lakes. 2 volumes, 1829.
- Daniel O'Rourke. 1829.
- Barney Mahoney. 1832.
- Popular Songs of Ireland. 1837.
literature
- Croker, Thomas Crofton . In: Encyclopædia Britannica . 11th edition. tape 7 : Constantine Pavlovich - Demidov . London 1910, p. 482 (English, full text [ Wikisource ]).
Web links
Wikisource: Thomas Crofton Croker - Sources and full texts
- Literature by and about Thomas Crofton Croker in the catalog of the German National Library
- Works by and about Thomas Crofton Croker in the German Digital Library
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Croker, Thomas Crofton |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish archaeologist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 15, 1798 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cork |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 8, 1854 |
| Place of death | London |