Peter Drelincourt (22 July 1644 in Paris – 7 March 1722 in Armagh), was Dean of Armagh."Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 3" Cotton, H. p33 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878 He was the sixth son of Charles Drelincourt, minister of the reformed church in Paris, and graduated M.A. at Trinity College, Dublin, 1681, and LL.D. 1691."Alumni Dublinenses : a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860)" Burtchaell, George Dames/Sadleir, Thomas Ulick (Eds) p244: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
Having been appointed chaplain to the Duke of Ormonde, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, he became in 1681 precentor of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin;"Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 2" Cotton, H. p53 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878 in 1683 Archdeacon of Leighlin;"Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 2" Cotton, H. p398 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878 and 28 February 1690–1 Dean of Armagh, retaining his archdeaconry, and holding at the same time the rectory of Armagh. He was buried in the Armagh Cathedral, where a fine monument by Rysbrack was erected by his widow to his memory."Funary Monuments & Memorials in St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh" Curl, J.S. pp31-42: Whitstable; Historical Publications; 2013 On a mural tablet, in Latin, is a minute account of his origin and promotions, and on the front of the sarcophagus an inscription in English verse.A transcription is given at the description of :File:Armagh St. Patrick's Cathedral of the Church of Ireland North Aisle Monument Dean Peter Drelincourt by John Michael Rysbrack 2019 09 09.jpg. It alludes to the erection in Armagh of the "Drelincourt Charity School" by the dean's widow, Mary. To their daughter, Viscountess Primrose, the citizens of Armagh are chiefly indebted for a plentiful supply of water.
Drelincourt's only publication is A Speech made to … the Duke of Ormonde, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, and to the … Privy Council. To return the humble thanks of the French Protestants lately arriv'd in this kingdom; and graciously reliev'd by them, 4to, Dublin, 1682.
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