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D'Arcy, Martin Cyril, 1888-1976

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Dates

  • Existence: 1888-06-16 - 1976-11-20

Biographical Note

Martin Cyril D'Arcy was born in Bath, England in 1888. He attended Oxford University and the Pontifical Gregorian University and was ordained a priest in 1921. In 1927, he joined the faculty at Oxford and during this time received into the church a stream of famous converts, most notably Evelyn Waugh. Between 1945 and 1950 he served as provincial superior of the Jesuits in England. D'Arcy authored 20 books, mainly on philosophical and religious topics. He died in London at the age of 88 in 1976.

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Martin Cyril D'Arcy, SJ collection

 Collection
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Martin Cyril D'Arcy, SJ, a twentieth-century British Jesuit scholar and theologian. Materials include correspondence, essays, and funeral memorabilia.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1940-1980, undated