Gavin Douglas
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Summary
Gavin Douglas was born on 1474[1] in Lothian[2]. He died on January 1, 1522[3], in London[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], translator[7], Catholic priest[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (266 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: September 1522[11]
- Father: Archibald Douglas, 5th Earl of Angus[12]
- Mother: Elizabeth Boyd[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Scotland[14]
- Native language: Scots[15]
- Occupation: Catholic bishop[16]
- Field of work: poetry[17], translation from Latin[18], translation into English[19], Christianity[20]
- Position held: abbot[21], Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunkeld[22]
- Educated at: University of St Andrews[23]
- Notable work: Eneados[24], The Palice of Honour[25], Rime[26], King Hart[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Family: Clan Douglas[30]
- Commons category: Gavin Douglas[31]
- Cause of death: Black Death[32]
- Family name: Douglas[33]
- Given name: Gavin[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[36], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[37], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[38], Library of the World's Best Literature[39], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[40], The Catholic Encyclopedia[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle English[42], medieval Latin[43], English[44], Latin[45]
- Commons Creator page: Gavin Douglas[46]
- Consecrator: Andrew Forman[47], John Hepburn[48], James Chisholm[49]
Why It Matters
Gavin Douglas has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Gavin Douglas born?
Gavin Douglas's place of birth was Lothian[2].
Where did Gavin Douglas die?
Gavin Douglas passed away in London[4].
Who were Gavin Douglas's parents?
Gavin Douglas's father was Archibald Douglas, 5th Earl of Angus[12]. Gavin Douglas's mother was Elizabeth Boyd[13].
What did Gavin Douglas do for work?
Gavin Douglas worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], translator[7], Catholic priest[8], and writer[9].
Where did Gavin Douglas go to school?
Gavin Douglas was educated at University of St Andrews[23].