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Thomas Crofton Croker - Definition and Overview

Thomas Crofton Croker (1798 - 1854) was a Irish Antiquary, born at Cork, for some years held a position in the Admiralty. He devoted himself largely to the collection of ancient Irish poetry and folk-lore. Among his publications are Researches in the South of Ireland (1824), Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland (1825-27), Popular Songs of Ireland (1837), Daniel O'Rourke (1829), and Barney Mahoney (1832). He assisted in founding the "Camden" and "Percy" Societies.

This article is originally from A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature.

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