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Alexander Barclay

(1475–1552) Poet

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Alexander Barclay was a poet, best known for Ship of Fools; Volume 1.

Quick Facts About Alexander Barclay

Born
January 1, 1475
Died
June 20, 1552
Profession
Poet
Notable works
Ship of Fools; Volume 1
Known for
The castell of laboure, The famous cronycle of the warre which the Romayns had agaynst Iugurth, usurper of the kyngdome of Numidy, The shyp of folys of the worlde, The myrrour of good maners, Eclogues or The miseries or miserable lives of courtiers

About Alexander Barclay

Dr Alexander Barclay was a poet and clergyman of the Church of England, probably born in Scotland.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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