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Aird, Thomas
a scottish poet, author of the "devil's dream," the "old bachelor," and the "old scotch village"; for nearly 30 years editor of the dumfries herald (1802-1876).
a scottish poet, author of the "devil's dream," the "old bachelor," and the "old scotch village"; for nearly 30 years editor of the dumfries herald (1802-1876).
Allies, Thomas William
an english clergyman who turned roman catholic, and wrote, in defence of the step, among others, the "see of st. peter, the rock of the church."
an english clergyman who turned roman catholic, and wrote, in defence of the step, among others, the "see of st. peter, the rock of the church."
Amory, Thomas
an eccentric writer of irish descent, author of the "life of john buncle, esq.," and other semi-insane productions; he was a fanatical unitarian (1691-1789).
an eccentric writer of irish descent, author of the "life of john buncle, esq.," and other semi-insane productions; he was a fanatical unitarian (1691-1789).
Andrews, Thomas
an eminent physicist, born and professor in belfast (1813-1885).
an eminent physicist, born and professor in belfast (1813-1885).
Aqui`nas, Thomas
The Angelic Doctor, or Doctor of the Schools, an Italian of noble birth, studied at Naples, became a Dominican monk despite the opposition of his parents,
The Angelic Doctor, or Doctor of the Schools, an Italian of noble birth, studied at Naples, became a Dominican monk despite the opposition of his parents,
Arne, Thomas Augustine
a musical composer of versatile genius, produced, during over 40 years, a succession of pieces in every style from songs to sonatas and oratorios, among others the world-famous chorus "rule britannia"; mrs. cibber was his sister (1719-1778).
a musical composer of versatile genius, produced, during over 40 years, a succession of pieces in every style from songs to sonatas and oratorios, among others the world-famous chorus "rule britannia"; mrs. cibber was his sister (1719-1778).
Arnold, Thomas
Head-master of Rugby, and professor of Modern History at Oxford; by his moral character and governing faculty effected immense reforms in Rugby School;
Head-master of Rugby, and professor of Modern History at Oxford; by his moral character and governing faculty effected immense reforms in Rugby School;
Arundel, Thomas
successively bishop of ely, lord chancellor, archbishop of york, and archbishop of canterbury; a persecutor of the wickliffites, but a munificent benefactor of the church (1353-1414).
successively bishop of ely, lord chancellor, archbishop of york, and archbishop of canterbury; a persecutor of the wickliffites, but a munificent benefactor of the church (1353-1414).
Attwood, Thomas
an eminent english musician and composer, wrote a few anthems (1767-1836).
an eminent english musician and composer, wrote a few anthems (1767-1836).
Audley, Sir Thomas, Lord
born in essex, son of a yeoman; became speaker of the house of commons and lord chancellor of england; the selfish, unscrupulous tool of henry viii. (1488-1554).
born in essex, son of a yeoman; became speaker of the house of commons and lord chancellor of england; the selfish, unscrupulous tool of henry viii. (1488-1554).
Banks, Thomas
an eminent english sculptor, born at lambeth; first appreciated by the empress catharine; his finest works, "psyche" and "achilles enraged," now in the entrance-hall of burlington house; he excelled in imaginative art (1735-1805).
an eminent english sculptor, born at lambeth; first appreciated by the empress catharine; his finest works, "psyche" and "achilles enraged," now in the entrance-hall of burlington house; he excelled in imaginative art (1735-1805).
Barnes, Thomas
editor of the times , under whom the paper first rose to the pre-eminent place it came to occupy among the journals of the day (1786-1841).
editor of the times , under whom the paper first rose to the pre-eminent place it came to occupy among the journals of the day (1786-1841).
Becket, Thomas a
Archbishop of Canterbury, born in London, of Norman parentage; studied at Oxford and Bologna; entered the Church; was made Lord Chancellor; had a large
Archbishop of Canterbury, born in London, of Norman parentage; studied at Oxford and Bologna; entered the Church; was made Lord Chancellor; had a large
Beddoes, Thomas Lovell
born at clifton, son of thomas beddoes; an enthusiastic student of science; a dramatic poet, author of "bride's tragedy"; got into trouble for his radical opinions; his principal work, "death's jest-book, or the fool's tragedy," highly esteemed by barry cornwall (1803-1849).
born at clifton, son of thomas beddoes; an enthusiastic student of science; a dramatic poet, author of "bride's tragedy"; got into trouble for his radical opinions; his principal work, "death's jest-book, or the fool's tragedy," highly esteemed by barry cornwall (1803-1849).
Bell, Thomas
a naturalist, born at poole; professor of zoology in king's college, london; author of "british quadrupeds" and "british reptiles," "british stalk-eyed crustacea," and editor of "white's natural history of selborne" (1792-1880).
a naturalist, born at poole; professor of zoology in king's college, london; author of "british quadrupeds" and "british reptiles," "british stalk-eyed crustacea," and editor of "white's natural history of selborne" (1792-1880).
Belsham, Thomas
a unitarian divine, originally calvinist, born at bedford; successor to the celebrated priestley at hackney, london; wrote an elementary work on psychology (1750-1829).
a unitarian divine, originally calvinist, born at bedford; successor to the celebrated priestley at hackney, london; wrote an elementary work on psychology (1750-1829).
Berenger, Thomas
a french criminalist and magistrate (1785-1866).
a french criminalist and magistrate (1785-1866).
Betterton, Thomas
born at westminster, a tragic actor, and as such an interpreter of shakespeare on, it is believed, the traditional lines.
born at westminster, a tragic actor, and as such an interpreter of shakespeare on, it is believed, the traditional lines.
Bewick, Thomas
A distinguished wood-engraver, born in Northumberland, apprenticed to the trade in Newcastle; showed his art first in woodcuts for his "History of Quadrupeds,"
A distinguished wood-engraver, born in Northumberland, apprenticed to the trade in Newcastle; showed his art first in woodcuts for his "History of Quadrupeds,"
Bilney, Thomas
martyr, born in norfolk, a priest who adopted the reformed doctrine; was twice arraigned, and released on promise not to preach, but could not refrain, and was at last burned as a heretic in 1531.
martyr, born in norfolk, a priest who adopted the reformed doctrine; was twice arraigned, and released on promise not to preach, but could not refrain, and was at last burned as a heretic in 1531.
Birch, Thomas
antiquary, born in london; wrote a history of the royal society (1705-1765).
antiquary, born in london; wrote a history of the royal society (1705-1765).
Blacklock, Thomas
A clergyman, born in Annan, blind from early infancy; after occupying a charge for two years, set up as a teacher in Edinburgh; was influential in inducing
A clergyman, born in Annan, blind from early infancy; after occupying a charge for two years, set up as a teacher in Edinburgh; was influential in inducing
Blood, Thomas, Colonel
An Irish desperado, noted for his daring attempts against the life of the Duke of Ormonde, and for carrying off the regalia in the Tower; unaccountably
An Irish desperado, noted for his daring attempts against the life of the Duke of Ormonde, and for carrying off the regalia in the Tower; unaccountably
Bodley, Sir Thomas
born at exeter; employed on embassies by elizabeth on the continent, where he collected a number of valuable books; bequeathed them and his fortune to the university library of oxford, named after him (1545-1613).
born at exeter; employed on embassies by elizabeth on the continent, where he collected a number of valuable books; bequeathed them and his fortune to the university library of oxford, named after him (1545-1613).
Boston, Thomas
A Scottish divine, born at Duns, educated at Edinburgh, became minister of Ettrick; author of the "Fourfold State," a popular exposition of Calvinism,
A Scottish divine, born at Duns, educated at Edinburgh, became minister of Ettrick; author of the "Fourfold State," a popular exposition of Calvinism,
Bowdich, Thomas Edward
an english traveller, born at bristol; sent on a mission to guinea, and penetrated as far as coomassie; wrote an interesting account of it in his "mission to ashanti" (1791-1824).
an english traveller, born at bristol; sent on a mission to guinea, and penetrated as far as coomassie; wrote an interesting account of it in his "mission to ashanti" (1791-1824).
Bowdler, Thomas
an english physician; edited expurgated editions of shakespeare and gibbon in the interest of moral purity; added in consequence a new term to the english language, bowdlerism (1754-1825).
an english physician; edited expurgated editions of shakespeare and gibbon in the interest of moral purity; added in consequence a new term to the english language, bowdlerism (1754-1825).
Bradwardin, Thomas
archbishop of canterbury, surnamed "doctor profundus" from his treatise "de causa dei" against pelagianism; chaplain to edward iii.; was present at crécy and at the taking of calais; died of the black death shortly after his consecration (1290-1348).
archbishop of canterbury, surnamed "doctor profundus" from his treatise "de causa dei" against pelagianism; chaplain to edward iii.; was present at crécy and at the taking of calais; died of the black death shortly after his consecration (1290-1348).
Brassey, Thomas
a great railway contractor, born in cheshire; contracted for the construction of railways in all parts of the world (1805-1870).
a great railway contractor, born in cheshire; contracted for the construction of railways in all parts of the world (1805-1870).
Brisbane, Sir Thomas MacDougall
british general, a man of science and an astronomer, born near largs, ayrshire; saw service as a soldier; was appointed governor of new south wales to the profit of the colony; gave name to the capital of queensland; catalogued over 7000 stars; succeeded scott as president of the royal society (1773-1860).
british general, a man of science and an astronomer, born near largs, ayrshire; saw service as a soldier; was appointed governor of new south wales to the profit of the colony; gave name to the capital of queensland; catalogued over 7000 stars; succeeded scott as president of the royal society (1773-1860).
Brown, Thomas
Scottish psychologist, born in Kirkcudbrightshire, bred to medicine; professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh, colleague and successor
Scottish psychologist, born in Kirkcudbrightshire, bred to medicine; professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh, colleague and successor
Browne, Sir Thomas
Physician and religious thinker, born in London; resided at Norwich for nearly half a century, and died there; was knighted by Charles II.; "was," Professor
Physician and religious thinker, born in London; resided at Norwich for nearly half a century, and died there; was knighted by Charles II.; "was," Professor
Buckle, Henry Thomas
An advanced thinker, born in Lee, in Kent; in delicate health from his infancy, too ambitious for his powers, thought himself equal to write the "History
An advanced thinker, born in Lee, in Kent; in delicate health from his infancy, too ambitious for his powers, thought himself equal to write the "History
Bugeaud, Thomas
Marshal of France, born at Limoges; served under Napoleon; retired from service till 1830; served under Louis Philippe; contributed to the conquest of
Marshal of France, born at Limoges; served under Napoleon; retired from service till 1830; served under Louis Philippe; contributed to the conquest of
Burnet, Thomas
master of the charterhouse, born in yorkshire, author of the "sacred theory of the earth," eloquent in descriptive parts, but written wholly in ignorance of the facts (1635-1715).
master of the charterhouse, born in yorkshire, author of the "sacred theory of the earth," eloquent in descriptive parts, but written wholly in ignorance of the facts (1635-1715).
Buxton, Sir Thomas Fowell
A philanthropist, born in Essex, a tall man of energetic character; entered life as a brewer, and made his fortune; was conspicuous for his interest
A philanthropist, born in Essex, a tall man of energetic character; entered life as a brewer, and made his fortune; was conspicuous for his interest
Buxton, Sir Thomas Fowell (2)
once governor of s. australia, grandson of the preceding; educated at harrow and cambridge; a liberal in politics, and member for king's lynn from 1865 to 1868; a philanthropist and evangelical churchman; b . 1837.
once governor of s. australia, grandson of the preceding; educated at harrow and cambridge; a liberal in politics, and member for king's lynn from 1865 to 1868; a philanthropist and evangelical churchman; b . 1837.
Cain, Thomas Henry Hall
Eminent novelist, born in Cheshire, of Manx blood; began life as architect and took to journalism; author of a number of novels bearing on Manx life,
Eminent novelist, born in Cheshire, of Manx blood; began life as architect and took to journalism; author of a number of novels bearing on Manx life,
Campbell, Thomas
Poet, born in Glasgow; studied with distinction at the University; when a student of law in Edinburgh wrote "The Pleasures of Hope"; the success of the
Poet, born in Glasgow; studied with distinction at the University; when a student of law in Edinburgh wrote "The Pleasures of Hope"; the success of the
Carew, Thomas
english courtier poet; his poems, chiefly masks and lyrics (1589-1639).
english courtier poet; his poems, chiefly masks and lyrics (1589-1639).
Carlyle, Thomas
Born in the village of Ecclefechan, Annandale, Dumfriesshire; son of James Carlyle, a stone-mason, and afterwards a small farmer, a man of great force,
Born in the village of Ecclefechan, Annandale, Dumfriesshire; son of James Carlyle, a stone-mason, and afterwards a small farmer, a man of great force,
Carte, Thomas
historian, a devoted jacobite, born near rugby; wrote a "history of england," which has proved a rich quarry of facts for subsequent historians (1686-1754).
historian, a devoted jacobite, born near rugby; wrote a "history of england," which has proved a rich quarry of facts for subsequent historians (1686-1754).
Cavendish, Thomas
An English navigator, fitted out three vessels to cruise against the Spaniards; extended his cruise into the Pacific; succeeded in taking valuable prizes,
An English navigator, fitted out three vessels to cruise against the Spaniards; extended his cruise into the Pacific; succeeded in taking valuable prizes,
Chalmers, Thomas
A celebrated Scotch ecclesiastic and pulpit orator, born at Anstruther, Fife; studied for the Church, and entered the ministry; after he did so was for
A celebrated Scotch ecclesiastic and pulpit orator, born at Anstruther, Fife; studied for the Church, and entered the ministry; after he did so was for
Chatterton, Thomas
A poet of great promise, had a tragic fate, born at Bristol, passed off while but a boy as copies of ancient MSS., and particularly of poems which he
A poet of great promise, had a tragic fate, born at Bristol, passed off while but a boy as copies of ancient MSS., and particularly of poems which he
Chenery, Thomas
a journalist; became editor of the times ; was distinguished for his knowledge of arabic and hebrew, and was one of the old testament revisers (1826-1884).
a journalist; became editor of the times ; was distinguished for his knowledge of arabic and hebrew, and was one of the old testament revisers (1826-1884).
Cheyne, Thomas Kelly
an eminent biblical scholar, born in london; oriel professor of scripture exegesis, oxford, and canon of rochester; author of numerous works on the old testament, particularly on "isaiah" and the "psalms," in which he advocates conclusions in accord with modern critical results; b . 1841.
an eminent biblical scholar, born in london; oriel professor of scripture exegesis, oxford, and canon of rochester; author of numerous works on the old testament, particularly on "isaiah" and the "psalms," in which he advocates conclusions in accord with modern critical results; b . 1841.
Chippendale, Thomas
a cabinet-maker, born in worcestershire; famous in the last century for the quality and style of his workmanship; his work still much in request.
a cabinet-maker, born in worcestershire; famous in the last century for the quality and style of his workmanship; his work still much in request.
Chubb, Thomas
an english deist, born near salisbury; he regarded christ as a divine teacher, but held reason to be sovereign in matters of religion, yet was on rational grounds a defender of christianity; had no learning, but was well up in the religious controversies of the time, and bore his part in them creditably (1679-1746).
an english deist, born near salisbury; he regarded christ as a divine teacher, but held reason to be sovereign in matters of religion, yet was on rational grounds a defender of christianity; had no learning, but was well up in the religious controversies of the time, and bore his part in them creditably (1679-1746).
Clark, Thomas
chemist, born in ayr; discovered the phosphate of soda, and the process of softening hard water (1801-1867).
chemist, born in ayr; discovered the phosphate of soda, and the process of softening hard water (1801-1867).
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