Thomas Urquhart
Scottish aristocrat, writer, and translator (1611–1660) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the 17th-century Scottish aristocrat. For the former mayor of Toronto, see Thomas Urquhart (politician). For the Florida politician, see Thomas Urquhart (Florida).
Sir Thomas Urquhart (1611–1660) was a Scottish aristocrat, writer, and translator. He is best known for his translation of the works of French Renaissance writer François Rabelais to English.
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Sir Thomas Urquhart | |
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Born | 1611 Cromarty, Scotland |
Died | 1660 (aged 48–49) Cromarty, Scotland |
Education | King's College, Aberdeen |
Occupation(s) | translator and author |
Notable work | Logopandecteision |
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