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1779 – 1852Thomas Moore (1779-1852)Died 25 February 1852, aged 72Thomas Moore was Ireland's leading Romantic poet and songwriter, best known for the collection Irish Melodies and songs such as "The Minstrel Boy". He died at his cottage in Wiltshire, England.