Robert Booth (priest)

Robert Booth (1662-1730) was an Anglican priest in Ireland, best known for serving as Dean of Bristol and then Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.

Born in England, Booth was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, receiving his B.A. in 1683 and later his D.D. He held several ecclesiastical positions before being appointed Dean of Bristol in 1699. His tenure at Bristol was relatively short; he was translated to the Deanery of St. Patrick's in Dublin in 1702, a position he held until his death.

While Dean of St. Patrick's, Booth was involved in the administration of the cathedral and the surrounding community. He oversaw repairs and improvements to the cathedral building and was responsible for the appointment of clergy to various positions within the cathedral's jurisdiction. He was a contemporary of Jonathan Swift, who served as Dean of St. Patrick's after Booth's death, and likely knew him during his lifetime.

Records suggest Booth was a figure of some standing in the Church of Ireland, but further details of his personal life, theological views, and specific contributions remain relatively scarce in readily accessible historical sources.