Music · Literature · 1779–1852
Thomas Moore
Irish poet and songwriter celebrated as Ireland's national bard
Did you know?He was a close friend of Lord Byron and famously burned the poet's memoirs after his death to protect his reputation.
Thomas Moore (28 May 1779 – 25 February 1852) was an Irish writer, poet, and lyricist. Widely regarded in his lifetime as Ireland's "national bard", his fame and reputation rested primarily on the popularity of his Irish Melodies.
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- Age at death
- 72
- Years since death
- 174
- Born
- May 28, 1779 · Dublin, Ireland
- Died
- February 25, 1852
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Music, Literature
Family
- Father
- John Moore
- Mother
- Anastasia Codd
- Spouse
- Elizabeth Dyke
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