Richard Archdekin

Richard Archdeacon, alias McGillacuddy (1616–1690), was an Irish Jesuit who wrote Catholic works in both English and Irish.

[1] He entered the Society of Jesus at Mechlin on 28 September 1642.

He was in due time enrolled among the professed fathers of the order.

[2] For six years, he taught humanities and was professor of philosophy, moral theology, and Holy Scripture for a long period, chiefly at Louvain and Antwerp.

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