Norman MacCaig

Norman MacCaig (1910–1996) was a British poet and writer.

Also recorded as Norman Alexander MacCaig.

Norman MacCaig in brief

Born
1910
Died
1996
Known for
poet and writer
Place of birth
Edinburgh
Contents

Overview

Born at Edinburgh in 1910, died at Edinburgh in 1996.

In detail

Norman MacCaig studied at University of Edinburgh and Royal High School. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Scottish Renaissance.

Employment is recorded with University of Edinburgh and University of Stirling.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Cholmondeley Award and King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Norman MacCaig”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3343801: Norman MacCaig

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