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Gavin Douglas
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Gavin Douglas (c. 1474 ā September 1522) wis a Scots bishop, makar an translator. Awtho he haed an important poleetical career, he is chiefly remembered for his poetry. His main pioneerin achievement wis the Eneados, a full an faithfu vernacular translation o the Aeneid o Virgil intae Scots, an the first successfu ensaumple o its kind in ony Anglic leid. Ither extant poetry o his includes Palice of Honour, an possibly King Hart.
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Gavin Douglas | |
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Bishop o Dunkeld | |
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See | Diocese o Dunkeld |
In affice | 1515/6 ā 1522 |
Predecessor | Andrew Stewart |
Successor | Robert Cockburn |
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Consecration | 1516 |
Personal details | |
Born | 1474 Tantallon Castle, East Lowden |
Deed | September 1522 Lunnon |
Previous post | Provost o St. Giles' |
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