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# Alexander Hume

(1560–1609)   Poet   United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Alexander Hume was a poet from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for *Of the orthographie and congruitie of the Britan tongue*.

## Quick Facts About Alexander Hume

Born January 1, 1560

Died December 4, 1609

Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Profession Poet

Notable works Of the orthographie and congruitie of the Britan tongue

## About Alexander Hume

Alexander Hume was a Scottish poet who served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in the early 17th century.

##  Quotes by Alexander Hume

> [All labours draw hame at even, And can to others say, "Thanks to the gracious God of heaven, Whilk sent this summer…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-hume/all-labours-draw-hame-at-even-and-can-to-others-say-thanks-to-the/)

Alexander Hume

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> [Even bear-baiting was esteemed heathenish and unchristian: the sport of it, not the inhumanity, gave offence.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-hume/even-bear-baiting-was-esteemed-heathenish-and-unchristian-the-sport/)

Alexander Hume

[Bears](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bears/)

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