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Walter Scott

Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a British poet, playwright and linguist.

Also recorded as Walter Skott; Jedediah Cleishbotham; Laurence Templeton; Somnambulus; Malachi Malagrowther; Sir Walter Scott, Bart..

Overview

Also worked under the name Jedediah Cleishbotham, Laurence Templeton and Somnambulus.

Born at Edinburgh in 1771, died at Abbotsford House in 1832.

In detail

Walter Scott studied at University of Edinburgh, Royal High School and Kelso High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is fiction. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are theatre, Romanticism and historical fiction. The authority associates the name with Romanticism. King James Version, James Macpherson and Miguel de Cervantes are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Scotland. Residence is recorded at Abbotsford House. Positions recorded include judge. Membership is recorded of Faculty of Advocates, freemasonry and Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Works named in the authority record are Waverley, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe, Old Mortality and The Lady of the Lake.

Work by Walter Scott is recorded in the collections of Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and baronet.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Walter Scott”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q79025: Walter Scott

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