James Macpherson

James Macpherson (1736–1796) was a British poet, writer and politician.

Overview

Also worked under the name Ossian.

Born at Ruthven in 1736, died at Inverness-shire in 1796.

In detail

James Macpherson studied at University of Edinburgh and University of Aberdeen. the recorded working language is English and Scottish Gaelic.

Positions recorded include member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain and member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain.

Sources

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“James Macpherson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q312562: James Macpherson
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