Elizabeth Melville
Scottish poet
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Summary
Elizabeth Melville was born on 1578[1] in Scotland[2]. She died on 1640[3]. She worked as a poet[4] and writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1630[7]
- Father: James Melville of Halhill[8]
- Mother: Christian Boswell[9]
- Spouse: John Colville[10]
- Child: Alexander Colville[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Commons category: Elizabeth Melville[13]
- Family name: Melville[14]
- Given name: Elizabeth[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16], A historical dictionary of British women[17], Q141737120[18]
- Number of children: 7[19]
Why It Matters
Elizabeth Melville has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Elizabeth Melville born?
Elizabeth Melville was born in Scotland[2].
Who were Elizabeth Melville's parents?
Elizabeth Melville's father was James Melville of Halhill[8]. Elizabeth Melville's mother was Christian Boswell[9].
Who was Elizabeth Melville married to?
Elizabeth Melville's spouses include John Colville[10].