John Davidson (poet)
Scottish poet, playwright and novelist (1857–1909) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named John Davidson, see John Davidson (disambiguation).
John Davidson (11 April 1857 – 23 March 1909) was a Scottish poet, playwright and novelist, best known for his ballads.[1][2][3] He also did translations from French. In 1909, financial difficulties, as well as physical and mental health problems, led to his suicide.
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Born | (1857-04-11)11 April 1857 Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Died | 23 March 1909(1909-03-23) (aged 51) Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Resting place | Buried at sea off Penzance |
Occupation | Poet, playwright, novelist |
Language | English |
Nationality | Scots |
Citizenship | British |
Education | University of Edinburgh (1876–77) |
Spouse | Margaret McArthur of Perth |
Children | Alexander and Menzies |
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