Leighlinbridge in County Carlow, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Nicholas Aylward Vigors FRS
1785-1840
founder of
Zoological Society
& First Secretary
1826
Ornithological Researches
Erected by South East Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 52° 44.224′ N, 6° 58.725′ W. Marker is in Leighlinbridge, Leinster, in County Carlow. It is at the intersection of Milford Street and Poe's Hill, on the right when traveling north on Milford Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Leighlinbridge Memorial Garden, Leighlinbridge, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Birthplace of John Tyndall FRS (here, next to this marker); Sisters of Mercy (a few steps from this marker); Brian Mulroney Ancestral Home Visit (a few steps from this marker); Myles Walter Keogh (a few steps from this marker); Arrival of the Carmelite Order (a few steps from this marker); The Tyndall Way (a few steps from this marker); Gairdνn cuimhneachain / Garden of Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Culm Crusher (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leighlinbridge.
Regarding Nicholas Aylward Vigors FRS. "FRS" stands for "Fellow of the Royal Society"
Also see . . . Nicholas Aylward Vigors at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

