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Alexander Barclay

Alexander Barclay was a priest, poet, christian minister and writer (1475–1552). He was born at Scotland and died at Croydon.

Also recorded as Alex. Barclay.

Overview

Born at Scotland in 1475, died at Croydon in 1552.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Alex. Barclay. His recorded language was Middle English.

Career and activity

He belonged to Benedictines and Franciscans.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 6: The castell of laboure, The famous cronycle of the warre which the Romayns had agaynst Iugurth, usurper of the kyngdome of Numidy, The shyp of folys of the worlde, The myrrour of good maners, Introductory to wryte and to pronoynce Frenche and Eclogues or The miseries or miserable lives of courtiers.

How this article is evidenced

This article rests on 2 verified source records. held or issued by Wikidata and Wikipedia. The recorded source classes are reference work. Every statement above restates one of those records; where they are silent, this article is silent.

In detail

the recorded working language is Middle English.

Works named in the authority record are The castell of laboure, The famous cronycle of the warre which the Romayns had agaynst Iugurth, usurper of the kyngdome of Numidy, The shyp of folys of the worlde, The myrrour of good maners, Introductory to wryte and to pronoynce Frenche and Eclogues or The miseries or miserable lives of courtiers.

Chronology

  1. 1475Alexander Barclay born at Scotland.
  2. 1552Alexander Barclay died at Croydon.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alexander Barclay”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1821353: Alexander Barclay

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