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Richard Kirwan

Birthplace

The source records County Galway as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

Richard Kirwan
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What is recorded here

Map note: The map marks Richard Kirwan as a birthplace in County Galway, Ireland. The record may be short; the location is here to explore.

Why this person is known: Irish geologist and chemist (1733-1812)

From Wikidata Q901070

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County Galway
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