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Canonical name: Simms, George Otto
Legal name: Simms, George Otto
Birthdate: 1910-07-04
Date of death: 1991-11-15
Gender: male
Education: Cheltenham College
Trinity College
Occupations: Archbishop of Dublin, Church of Ireland
Archbishop of Armagh, Church of Ireland
Lord Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross
Organizations: Church of Ireland
Relationships: Simms, Katharine (daughter)
Simms, David John (nephew)
Simms, Brendan (grand-nephew)
Nationality: Ireland
Places of residence: Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland
Associated Place (for map): County Donegal, Ireland

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MuuMuuMousie 768 reviews

Exploring the Book of Kells by George Otto Simms

This is excellent for what it is: a brief introduction to the famous Gospel manuscript. I feel like it was written with children in mind, and it does a great job holding readers' interest.

Oct 16, 20241 other review

muumi 1,781 reviews

Leaves from the Book of Kells : the great gospel book of Colm-cille by G.O. Simms

Twenty-two pages of text and five monochrome plates provide an introduction to the history and significance of one of the most famous manuscripts of Medieval times.

Sep 4, 2020

TracyatBN 62 reviews

Exploring the Book of Kells by George Otto Simms

bought it on my honeymoon in Dublin, interesting

Feb 28, 20071 other review

Mustygusher 3,555 reviews

St. Patrick : the real story of Patrick who became Ireland's patron saint by George Otto Simms