George Buchanan
George Buchanan (1506–1582) was a Scottish linguist, poet and historian.
Also recorded as Seòras Bochanan.
George Buchanan in brief
- Born
- 1506
- Died
- 1582
- Known for
- linguist, poet, historian, translator, playwright, writer, philosopher and preceptor
- Place of birth
- Killearn
Overview
Born at Killearn in 1506, died at Edinburgh in 1582.
In detail
George Buchanan studied at University of St Andrews and University of Paris. training under John Major is recorded. Michel de Montaigne, Jacques Pelletier du Mans and Remy Belleau are recorded as having studied under George Buchanan. the recorded working language is Latin, Scots and English.
Employment is recorded with College of Guienne, University of St Andrews and Collège Sainte-Barbe. Positions recorded include Member of the Parliament of Scotland and Director of Chancery.
Works named in the authority record are De jure regni apud Scotos.
Sources
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- 1.
“George Buchanan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q715169: George Buchanan
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