Thomas Deane
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Sir Thomas Deane was an Irish
architect
. He was the father of Sir Thomas Newenham Deane
, and grandfather of Sir Thomas Manly Deane
, who were also architects.
His father died in 1806, leaving his mother with seven children to bring up. There was a flaw in his will, which prevented Mrs. Deane from acquiring the properties that he owned in Cork city, and a private act of parliament was required to enable her to gain the leases of the properties. Mrs. Deane continued the family business, and Thomas started work there at fourteen years of age. In 1811 he designed his first building, the Cork Commercial Buildings, on South Mall, won in competition against William Wilkins (1778-1839).
Deane was to the forefront of the development of the arts and sciences in his native city. He served on Cork Corporation for many years. He was Mayor of Cork in 1815, 1830 and 1851, and was knighted
in 1830. He was a staunch Tory
, but ended up supporting a Catholic, Daniel Callaghan, in 1830. Later in life he grew tired of the political in-fighting.
In 1830 he bought the Ummera Estate in County Cork.
He designed a number of buildings in the city of Cork
, including parts of the University College
campus, and St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam
(completed after his death, in 1878).
In 1860 he moved to Dublin, buying a house in Longford Terrace in Monkstown. He was elected President of the Royal Hibernian Academy
in 1866.
He had two children by his first marriage: Julia and John Connellan Deane. Julia died in 1863. John was educated at Midleton College, Cork and matriculated in 1831 at Trinity College, Dublin
at the age of sixteen. He had to be rescued from debt a number of occasions during his youth. He trained for the bar at the King's Inn in Dublin and Gray's Inn in London. During the Famine
he was a Poor Law inspector in Donegal
and Galway
. He came up with the idea of the Art Treasures Exhibition in Manchester
in 1857. He died at Posillipo
, Naples
on 24 February 1887 and was buried in the English Cemetery, Naples
.
By his second marriage, to Eliza, Thomas had three children: Thomas Newenham
, born 15 June 1828, Susanna Adelaide (Ada), born 1837, and Olivia Louise, born 1838.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
. He was the father of Sir Thomas Newenham Deane
Thomas Newenham Deane
Sir Thomas Newenham Deane was an Irish architect, the son of Sir Thomas Deane, and father of Sir Thomas Manly Deane, who were also architects....
, and grandfather of Sir Thomas Manly Deane
Thomas Manly Deane
Sir Thomas Manly Deane was an Irish architect, the son of Sir Thomas Newenham Deane and grandson of Sir Thomas Deane, who were also architects....
, who were also architects.
Life
Thomas was born in Cork, the eldest son of Alexander Deane, a builder, and Elizabeth Sharpe. His grandparents and uncle were also builders and architects, and had married into families of the same professions, the Kearns and Hargraves.His father died in 1806, leaving his mother with seven children to bring up. There was a flaw in his will, which prevented Mrs. Deane from acquiring the properties that he owned in Cork city, and a private act of parliament was required to enable her to gain the leases of the properties. Mrs. Deane continued the family business, and Thomas started work there at fourteen years of age. In 1811 he designed his first building, the Cork Commercial Buildings, on South Mall, won in competition against William Wilkins (1778-1839).
Deane was to the forefront of the development of the arts and sciences in his native city. He served on Cork Corporation for many years. He was Mayor of Cork in 1815, 1830 and 1851, and was knighted
Knight
A knight was a member of a class of lower nobility in the High Middle Ages.By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior....
in 1830. He was a staunch Tory
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
, but ended up supporting a Catholic, Daniel Callaghan, in 1830. Later in life he grew tired of the political in-fighting.
In 1830 he bought the Ummera Estate in County Cork.
He designed a number of buildings in the city of Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
, including parts of the University College
University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork
University College Cork is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland. The university is located in Cork....
campus, and St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam
St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam
St Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry in the Church of Ireland. It is located in Tuam, County Galway in Ireland. From the 12th century until 1839, both before and after the Reformation, it was the seat of the former Archdiocese of Tuam...
(completed after his death, in 1878).
In 1860 he moved to Dublin, buying a house in Longford Terrace in Monkstown. He was elected President of the Royal Hibernian Academy
Royal Hibernian Academy
The Royal Hibernian Academy is an artist-based and artist-oriented institution in Ireland, founded in Dublin in 1823.-History:The RHA was founded as the result of 30 Irish artists petitioning the government for a charter of incorporation...
in 1866.
He had two children by his first marriage: Julia and John Connellan Deane. Julia died in 1863. John was educated at Midleton College, Cork and matriculated in 1831 at Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
at the age of sixteen. He had to be rescued from debt a number of occasions during his youth. He trained for the bar at the King's Inn in Dublin and Gray's Inn in London. During the Famine
Great Famine
Great Famine may refer to any of several historical famines:* The Great Famine of 1315–1317 in northern Europe* The Great India Famine of 1344-1345...
he was a Poor Law inspector in Donegal
Donegal
Donegal or Donegal Town is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. Its name, which was historically written in English as Dunnagall or Dunagall, translates from Irish as "stronghold of the foreigners" ....
and Galway
Galway
Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
. He came up with the idea of the Art Treasures Exhibition in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
in 1857. He died at Posillipo
Posillipo
Posillipo is a residential quarter of Naples, southern Italy, located along the northern coast of the Gulf of Naples; it is called Pusilleco in the Neapolitan language.-Geography:...
, Naples
Naples
Naples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
on 24 February 1887 and was buried in the English Cemetery, Naples
English Cemetery, Naples
The English Cemetery, Il Cimitero degli Inglesi, or more correctly, Il Cimitero acattolico di Santa Maria delle Fede, is located near Piazza Garibaldi, Naples, Italy...
.
By his second marriage, to Eliza, Thomas had three children: Thomas Newenham
Thomas Newenham Deane
Sir Thomas Newenham Deane was an Irish architect, the son of Sir Thomas Deane, and father of Sir Thomas Manly Deane, who were also architects....
, born 15 June 1828, Susanna Adelaide (Ada), born 1837, and Olivia Louise, born 1838.