Mark Akenside

Mark Akenside (1721–1770) was a British poet, physician and writer.

Overview

Born at Newcastle upon Tyne in 1721, died at London in 1770.

In detail

Mark Akenside studied at University of Edinburgh and Royal Grammar School. the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Croonian Medal and Lecture, Goulstonian Lectures and Harveian Oration.

Sources

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    “Mark Akenside”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1247855: Mark Akenside

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