Thomas Dix Hincks

Thomas Dix Hincks ((24 June 1767 in Dublin, Ireland – 1857 in Belfast, Ireland) was an Irish orientalist and naturalist. He was a founding member of the Belfast Natural History Society and a member of the Royal Irish Academy.

Early life and education Hincks was born in Dublin to customs officer Edward Hincks and his wife, who came from the Dix family.

After teaching in the Cork Institution, which he founded, he taught in Fermoy, County Cork. In 1821 he was appointed Master of the Classical School at the Belfast Academical Institution; he became Professor of Oriental Languages the following year, and taught at the school for over 25 years. For Rees's Cyclopædia he contributed the article on Ireland (Vol 19), 1811 and other Irish topics.

Personal life On 6 September 1791, Thomas married Anne Boult (d. 1835).

Three of the Hincks’ children had distinguished careers; (1) Edward Hincks, Orientalist and minister in the Church of Ireland

Dedication to Hincks on stained glass window from wife Ann, & daughter Hannah, at First Presbyterian Church, Rosemary St., Belfast, N. Ireland