John Skelton
John Skelton (1460–1529) was a poet, writer and tutor.
Also recorded as John Shelton.
Overview
Born at Kingdom of England in 1460, died at Westminster in 1529.
In detail
John Skelton studied at University of Cambridge. the recorded working language is Middle English and English.
The field of work recorded is poetry and satire.
Positions recorded include Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom.
Works named in the authority record are Speculum principis, Collyn Clout, The Tunning of Elynour Rummyng, Magnyfycence, Bowge of court and The garland of laurell.
Work by John Skelton is recorded in the collections of Maryport Maritime Museum.
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“John Skelton (poet)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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