About Thomas Smyth
Lived 1650 – 1725 (aged 74–75). Thomas Smyth was an anglican priest.
Thomas Smyth (1650–1725) was a Church of Ireland clergyman who served as Bishop of Limerick from 1695 to 1725.
Life Smyth was born at Dundrum to William Smyth and Mary Dewdall. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and became vice-chancellor of the College in 1714.
A former Dean of Emly, Smyth was nominated Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe on 15 November 1695 and consecrated on 8 December 1695. He died on 4 May 1725.
Family Smyth married Dorothea, daughter of Ulysses Burgh, Bishop of Ardagh and Mary Kingsmill, and had 10 sons and 3 daughters, including: Charles Smyth (1693–1784), MP for Limerick George Smyth (1705–1772), lawyer and judge Arthur Smyth (1706–1771), Archbishop of Dublin
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Thomas Smyth's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Thomas Smyth's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Smyth?
Church of Ireland bishop
When was Thomas Smyth born?
Thomas Smyth was born in 1650.
When did Thomas Smyth die?
Thomas Smyth died in 1725.
What was Thomas Smyth's occupation?
Thomas Smyth was an anglican priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Smyth (bishop)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Smyth. https://biography.guide/thomas-smyth-anglican-priest/
MLA: "Thomas Smyth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-smyth-anglican-priest/.
Chicago: "Thomas Smyth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thomas-smyth-anglican-priest/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC