Alexander Ross (poet)
Alexander Ross (born April 13, 1699 in Aberdeenshire , † May 20, 1784 in Lochlee ) was a Scottish poet.
Life
He was taught at Marischal College , Aberdeen and became a teacher for the children of Sir William Forbes of Craigievar . In 1732 he became the principal of Lochlee , Angus , where he lived the rest of his life.
In 1768, on the advice of James Beattie , he published The Fortunate Shepherdess . He died in Lochlee and was buried on May 26, 1784.
literature
- Ross, Alexander . In: Encyclopædia Britannica . 11th edition. tape 23 : Refectory - Sainte-Beuve . London 1911, p. 739 (English, full text [ Wikisource ]).
Web links
- Literature by and about Alexander Ross (poet) in the bibliographic database WorldCat
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ross, Alexander |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Scottish poet |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 13, 1699 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Aberdeenshire |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 20, 1784 |
| Place of death | Lochlee |