Thomas More Madden facts for kids
Thomas More Madden (1838 – 14 April 1902) was an Irish doctor and writer. He was the son of Richard Robert Madden, who was also a writer and wrote about his father's life.
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Thomas More Madden's Story
Early Life and Studies
Thomas More Madden was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1838. At that time, his father worked for the British Government. His father's job was to help end the slave trade, following a law called the Slavery Abolition Act 1833. From 1835, his father was in charge of helping people who had been freed from slavery in Cuba.
Thomas started studying medicine in Dublin, Ireland. After he finished his studies, he became unwell. Because of his health, he had to go abroad to get better. He used this time to continue his studies in places like Montpellier, France, and Málaga, Spain. He also traveled to other countries, including Spain, North Africa, and Australia.
A Doctor's Career
In 1868, Thomas More Madden returned to Dublin. He decided to focus on two special areas of medicine: midwifery (helping women during childbirth) and gynaecology (women's health). He worked at the famous Rotunda Hospital as an assistant. Later, he became a doctor specializing in childbirth at the Mater Hospital in Dublin.
Helping During War
In 1871, Thomas More Madden showed his dedication to helping others. He organized an ambulance service from Ireland to help the French side during the Franco-Prussian War. This service helped injured soldiers and people affected by the war.
A Prolific Writer
Besides being a doctor, Thomas More Madden was also a writer. He wrote many books about medical topics. Most of his books were about obstetrics, which is the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and the care of women during pregnancy.
Later Life
In 1901, Thomas More Madden was badly hurt in a sailing accident. He passed away the next year, on April 14, 1902, at his home in County Wicklow, Ireland.
