Thomas 'Clio' Rickman facts for kids
Thomas 'Clio' Rickman (1760–1834) was an English writer and publisher. He was known for printing political ideas and was a member of the Quaker religious group.
Who Was Thomas Rickman?
Thomas Rickman was born in 1760. He was the youngest son of John Rickman and Elizabeth Rickman. His family were Quakers, a Christian group known for their peaceful beliefs. His father was a brewer and owned an inn in Lewes, England.
Thomas became a publisher. He printed many political pamphlets. These were like small books or leaflets that shared ideas about government and society. He also wrote poems for newspapers and magazines.
Life in London
Thomas Rickman married someone who was not a Quaker. Because of this, he was no longer a member of the Quaker community. In 1783, he moved to London. There, he started his own business as a bookseller.
He was part of a group called the Headstrong Club. He also became a close friend of Thomas Paine. Paine was a famous writer and thinker. He lived with Rickman in 1791 while writing his important book, The Rights of Man. Rickman and Paine had first met years earlier, when Paine lived in Lewes.
Thomas Paine's Friend and Biographer
Thomas Rickman was a loyal friend to Thomas Paine. After Paine's death, Rickman wrote a book about his life. This book, called Life of Thomas Paine, was published in 1819. It helped people learn more about Paine's ideas and his impact on the world.
See also
- Early American publishers and printers
- Robert Bell (publisher)
