Thomas Moore Writer

Thomas Moore (28 May 1779 – 25 February 1852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, now best remembered for the lyrics of The Minstrel Boy and The Last Rose of Summer. He was responsible, with John Murray, for burning Lord Byron's memoirs after his death. In his lifetime he was often referred to as Anacreon Moore.

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Thomas Moore
Alias (AKA)Anacreon Moore
Birth dateMay 28, 1779
Birth place
Dublin , Ireland
Nationality
Ireland
Date of deathFebruary 25, 1852
Place of death
England , Bromham Wiltshire

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