John Lydgate

John Lydgate (1370–1450) was a poet, writer and translator.

Also recorded as John Lydgate of Bury.

Overview

Born at Suffolk in 1370, died at Bury St Edmunds in 1450.

In detail

the recorded working language is Middle English, Middle French and medieval Latin.

The field of work recorded is poetry.

Works named in the authority record are Thoroughfare of woe, Troy Book, The temple of glass, Siege of Thebes, Pageant of knowledge and Hors, Goose and Shepe.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Lydgate”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q662063: John Lydgate

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