Robert Shawe

Robert Shawe was an Irish academic who spent his final years as a clergyman. He was Donegall Lecturer of maths at Trinity College Dublin from 1734 to 1735.

Life and career

Shawe was born near Athenry, in county Galway, Ireland. He attended TCD, being elected a scholar in 1717. He graduated BA in 1719, obtained MA in 1722, and was elected a Fellow the same year. He was Professor of Oratory and History. In 1734, he was awarded DD and became Donegall Lecturer of Mathematics for a year, also serving as vice-provost. He was appointed Regius Professor of Laws. In 1743 he became the rector of Ardstraw, in County Tyrone.