James Beattie

James Beattie (1735–1803) was a linguist, poet and translator.

Overview

Born at Laurencekirk in 1735, died at Aberdeen in 1803.

In detail

James Beattie studied at University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Grammar School. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with University of Aberdeen. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh and American Philosophical Society.

Works named in the authority record are The Minstrel.

Sources

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“James Beattie (poet)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q915031: James Beattie
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