Derick Thomson
Derick Thomson (1921–2012) was a British historian, translator and writer.
Also recorded as Ruaraidh Mac Thòmais; Derick Smith Thomson; Ruaraidh Mac Thomais; Derick S. Thomson.
Overview
Born at Stornoway in 1921, died at Glasgow in 2012.
In detail
Derick Thomson studied at University of Aberdeen, Emmanuel College and Nicolson Institute. the recorded working language is Scottish Gaelic and English.
The field of work recorded is Scottish poetry. The authority associates the name with Scottish Renaissance.
Employment is recorded with University of Glasgow. Positions recorded include Chair of Celtic, Glasgow. Membership is recorded of British Academy and Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Fellow of the British Academy and Derek Allen Prize.
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“Derick Thomson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3772379: Derick Thomson
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