James Beattie
James Beattie was a linguist, poet, translator, philosopher, writer and literary critic (1735–1803). He was born in Laurencekirk and died in Aberdeen.
James Beattie
Engraved by Ridley from a painting in the possession of James Beattie · Public domain
- Born
- 1735 · Laurencekirk.
- Died
- 1803 · Aberdeen.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- linguist · poet · translator · philosopher · writer · literary critic · essayist
- Education
- University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen Grammar School
- Known for
- The Minstrel
- Languages
- English
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James Beattie was a linguist, poet, translator, philosopher, writer and literary critic (1735–1803). He was born in Laurencekirk and died in Aberdeen.
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James Beattie is recorded as linguist, poet, translator, philosopher and writer.
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1735
James Beattie born at Laurencekirk.
1760
Original Poems and Translations: By James Beattie, A.M. (1760) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
1803
James Beattie died at Aberdeen.
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