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T. M. (Terence McMahon) Hughes

1812–1849

An Irish writer and traveler with a strong interest in Spain and Portugal, he turned journeys and history into vivid poems, travel writing, and satire. His books range from the Peninsular War to Madeira, showing a curiosity about places, politics, and literature.

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Iberia Won; A poem descriptive of the Peninsular War With impressions from recent visits to the battle-grounds, and copious historical and illustrative notes

Iberia Won; A poem descriptive of the Peninsular War With impressions from recent visits to the battle-grounds, and copious historical and illustrative notes

by T. M. (Terence McMahon) Hughes

About the author

Born in Newry in 1812, Terence McMahon Hughes was an Irish writer remembered for poetry, travel writing, and political satire. Library and catalog records consistently identify him as T. M. Hughes and date his life to 1812–1849.

His published work shows a clear fascination with the Iberian world. Among the books associated with him are Revelations of Spain in 1845, An Overland Journey to Lisbon, The Ocean Flower, and Iberia Won, a long poem tied to the Peninsular War. Taken together, these titles suggest a writer who mixed first-hand travel impressions with historical and literary interests.

Reliable pages found for him confirm his authorship and basic dates, but they offer only a limited personal record. No suitable verified portrait image was found from the pages reviewed, so a profile image is not included here.