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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.

##  Quotes by Alexander Barclay

> [The great fish eat the small.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-barclay/the-great-fish-eat-the-small/)

Alexander Barclay

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> [And many to study so much are inclined, that utterly they fall out of their mind.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-barclay/and-many-to-study-so-much-are-inclined-that-utterly-they-fall-out-of/)

Alexander Barclay

[Education](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/education/)

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