John Barbour

John Barbour (1316–1395) was a writer, poet and politician.

John Barbour in brief

Born
1316
Died
1395
Known for
writer,poet,politician
Place of birth
Aberdeen

Overview

Born at Aberdeen in 1316, died at Aberdeen in 1395.

In detail

John Barbour studied at University of Oxford and University of Paris. the recorded working language is Middle English, Early Scots and medieval Latin.

The field of work recorded is poetry.

Works named in the authority record are The Brus, The genealogy of the Stuart family and The Brut.

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