Thomas Leland

(1722–1785) Historian

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Thomas Leland was a historian, best known for The history of Ireland from the invasion of Henry II.

Quick Facts About Thomas Leland

Born: January 1, 1722
Died: January 1, 1785
Profession: Historian
Notable works: The history of Ireland from the invasion of Henry II

About Thomas Leland

Thomas Leland (1722–1785) was an Irish Anglican priest, a historian, translator and academic and the author of the early Gothic novel Longsword, Earl of Salisbury: An Historical Romance, published in 1762. Longsword is set in Gascony and in England, during the reign of Henry III of England.

Biography source: Wikipedia