1834

Event dated 20 March 1834

Culture

Birth of First Child

Poet involved

What happened

William Thom and Jane welcomed their first child, a daughter named Mary, on March 20, 1834, in Aberdeen. This event added new dimensions to Thom's life and work.

Literary impact

The responsibilities of fatherhood influenced Thom's poetry, as he began to explore themes of family, love, and the struggles of raising children in a working-class environment.

Source: Wikipedia

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