Thomas Richard England facts for kids

Thomas Richard England (1790–1847) was an Irish priest and a writer. He wrote books about people's lives, which are called biographies.

Life of Thomas Richard England

Thomas Richard England was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1790. He was the younger brother of John England, who became a bishop in Charleston.

Thomas chose to become a Roman Catholic priest. He first worked as a curate at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in his hometown of Cork.

Later, he became a parish priest in Glanmire. After that, he served in Passage West, a town in County Cork. He passed away there on March 18, 1847.

Thomas England's Writings

Thomas Richard England was known for his books. He wrote about interesting people and historical events. Here are some of his important works:

Letters and Memoirs

In 1818, he published a book called 'Letters from the Abbé Edgeworth to his Friends.' This book included stories about the life of Abbé Edgeworth. It also had letters from important people like Edmund Burke. The book helped people understand the lives of Irish Catholics during that time.

A Unique Medal

In 1819, Thomas England wrote about a special antique medal. This medal was found near Cork. One side of the medal showed the head of Christ. The other side had a unique Hebrew writing. His book, 'A Short Memoir of an Antique Medal,' described this interesting discovery.

Biography of Arthur O'Leary

One of his most famous books was 'The Life of the Rev. Arthur O'Leary.' Published in 1822, this book told the story of Father Arthur O'Leary. It also shared historical facts and documents. These writings helped explain what life was like for Irish Catholics in the 1700s.