Francis Maginn
(1861-1918)

pioneer for rights and education of deaf people

Died aged c. 57

Francis Maginn (1861–1918) was a Church of Ireland missionary who worked to improve living standards for the deaf community by promoting sign language and was one of the co-founders of the British Deaf Association.

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Commemorated on 1 plaque

Albert Bridge on Geograph
Belfast, United Kingdom

Francis Maginn 1861-1918 pioneer for rights and education of deaf people worked here

Wilton House, 5 College Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom where they worked