MOORE, THOMAS

MOORE, THOMAS
   the Bard of Erin, born in Dublin, the son of a grocer, studied at Trinity College; went to London with a translation of "Anacreon," which gained him favour and a valuable appointment in the Bermudas in 1803; fought a duel with Jeffrey in 1806, began his "Irish Melodies" in 1807, and published "The Twopenny Postbag" in 1812; in 1817 appeared "Lalla Rookh," a collection of Oriental tales, and in 1818 a satiric piece "The Fudge Family," and published a Life of Byron in 1830; Moore's songs were written to Irish airs, and they contributed much to ensure Catholic emancipation (1779-1852).

The Nuttall Encyclopaedia. . 1907.

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  • Moore, Thomas — (1779 1852)    Ireland s national poet was born in Dublin, the son of a grocer and wine merchant. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, he studied law in London. Appointed admiralty registrar at Bermuda in 1803, he left his deputy in charge and… …   British and Irish poets

  • Moore, Thomas — born May 28, 1779, Dublin, Ire. died Feb. 25, 1852, Wiltshire, Eng. Irish poet, satirist, composer, and singer. Moore graduated from Trinity College and studied law in London, where he became a close friend of Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley …   Universalium

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  • Moore, Thomas — ► (1779 1852) Poeta y músico irlandés. Autor de Melodías irlandesas (1807 34). * * * (28 may. 1779, Dublín, Irlanda–25 feb. 1852, Wiltshire, Inglaterra). Poeta, satírico, compositor y cantante irlandés. Se graduó en el Trinity College y estudió… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Thomas Moore — (* 28. Mai 1779 in Dublin; † 25. Februar 1852 in Slopertone Cottage bei Bromham, Wiltshire, England) war ein irischer Dichter, Schriftsteller, Übersetzer und Balladen Sänger …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Thomas Moore —     Thomas Moore     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Thomas Moore     Poet and biographer, b. 28 May, 1779, at Dublin, Ireland; d. 26 February, 1852, at Devizes, England. His father was a grocer till 1806 when he was appointed barrack master at Dublin …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Thomas Moore — Thomas Moore. Thomas Moore (Dublín, 28 de mayo de 1779 Sloperton, 25 de febrero de 1852) fue un poeta romántico irlandés, recordado sobre todo por la letra de The Last Rose of Summer. Nacido en la esquina de la calle Aungier en Dublín (Irlanda),… …   Wikipedia Español

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