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Thomas Phillips (Irish adventurer)

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Sir Thomas Phillips (1560–1633) was an English knight and soldier of fortune. He was closely associated with the founding of Limavady and was granted the first license from the King to distill whiskey in Ireland.

References

  • "Theme 2 : Individuals" (PDF). Towermuseumlearning.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
  • T. W. Moody (March 1939). "Sir Thomas Phillips of Limavady, Servitor". Irish Historical Studies. 1 (3). Cambridge University Press: 251–272. JSTOR 30005954.
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