Gavin Douglas
Gavin Douglas (1474–1522) was a linguist, poet and translator.
Also recorded as Gawin Douglas; Gawain Douglas.
Overview
Born at Lothian in 1474, died at London in 1522.
In detail
Gavin Douglas studied at University of St Andrews. the recorded working language is Middle English, medieval Latin and English.
The field of work recorded is poetry, translation from Latin and translation into English.
Positions recorded include abbot and Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunkeld.
Works named in the authority record are Eneados, The Palice of Honour, Rime and King Hart.
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“Gavin Douglas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q389096: Gavin Douglas
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