Thomas Bibby facts for kids

Thomas Bibby (1799–1863) was an Irish poet. He was known for his intelligence and his love for learning.

The Life of Thomas Bibby

Early Life and Learning

Thomas Bibby was born in a town called Kilkenny, in Ireland. He went to Kilkenny College and then to Trinity College, Dublin. He was very bright! When he was just 13 years old, he won a special gold medal for science. He also became one of the best students in his time at studying ancient Greek. He finished college in 1816.

A Quiet Life and His Writings

After college, Thomas Bibby went back to his hometown of Kilkenny. He lived a very studious life, meaning he spent a lot of time reading and learning. He preferred to be by himself, and some people thought he was a bit unusual because of this.

He passed away on January 7, 1863, after being sick for a while. He was living at his house near St. Canice's Steps. His brother, Samuel Hale Bibby, was a surgeon in London. His brother also enjoyed books and writing, but he was seen as more ordinary than Thomas.

What Thomas Bibby Wrote

Thomas Bibby wrote two long poems that were like plays. They were written in a style called "blank verse," which means they didn't rhyme. His first poem was called Gerald of Kildare, published in 1854. He then wrote a follow-up poem in 1859, which was called Silken Thomas, or Saint Mary's Abbey.

Learn More

• You can find out more about a sale of his books here: [1]
• Read an old article about his death and his family history: [2]