J.S. Anna Liddiard facts for kids
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Jane Susannah Anna Liddiard
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| Born |
Jane Susannah Anna Wilkinson
29 April 1773 |
| Died | October 1819 (aged 46) Corballis, County Dublin
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| Resting place | Cloghran Church Graveyard, County Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | poetry |
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Notable work
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The Sgelaighe |
| Spouse(s) | Rev. William Liddiard (1773-1841) |
| Parent(s) | Henry and Elizabeth Wilkinson |
| Relatives | Rev. Henry Liddiard (1800=1864) son |
J.S. Anna Liddiard (born April 29, 1773 – died October 1819) was an Irish poet. She wrote poems about her love for Ireland, its history, and its beautiful landscapes. Her work also explored how people relate to each other. She is known for her romantic style of poetry.
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Her Early Life
Jane Susannah Anna Wilkinson was born in County Meath, Ireland. Her father was Sir Henry Wilkinson. He lived at Corballis House in County Dublin.
In 1798, Jane married William Liddiard. He was a clergyman, which is a church leader. William was also a poet and an artist.
Her Family
Jane and William Liddiard had one son named Henry. He was born in 1800. Henry went to live with his grandfather, Sir Henry Wilkinson.
Later, Henry Liddiard moved to Australia in 1849.
Her Passing
The exact date of Jane Liddiard's death is not fully known. She passed away in October 1819, at Corballis. A newspaper called The Bristol Mercury reported her death on October 30.
She is buried in the family burial ground. This is at Cloghran Church, near Corballis House.
Her Poetry and Books
Anna Liddiard wrote several books of poetry. She often dedicated her books to her husband.
Early Works
Her first book, Poems, was published in Dublin in 1809. In 1811, she published The Sgelaighe or A tale of old. This book was said to be based on an old Irish story.
After living in Bath, England, for two years, she wrote Kenilworth and Farley Castle (1813). This book describes her journey back to Ireland.
Later Writings
In 1816, Anna Liddiard published a poem called Evening after the battle. This poem was about the Battle of Waterloo. Her husband also published a poem about the same battle at that time.
An anonymous work, Mount Leinster (1819), is often thought to be written by her. However, some believe her husband might have written it.
Themes in Her Poetry
Liddiard's poems often showed her strong love for Ireland. They were also very romantic in style. Two examples are her poems Addressed to Albion and Conrade.
Both Anna Liddiard and her husband believed in religious tolerance. This means they thought people of all religions should be treated fairly. Their work Mount Leinster suggested that unfair laws against certain religions, known as the Penal Laws, caused problems like the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland.
