John Barbour

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John Barbour
Bornc. 1320
Dee'd13 Mairch 1395 (aged c. 75)
Aberdeen
NaitionalityScots
Thriftkirkman an poet
Notable wirk(s)The Brus

John Barbour (c.1320 – 13 Mairch 1395)[1] wis a Scots poet an the first major named leeterary figur tae write in Scots. He is weel-kent fae scrievin the historical epic poem The Brus.[2]

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  1. "John Barbour - Poet". Scottish Poetry Library (in Inglis). Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  2. "John Barbour | Medieval Poet, Scottish Poet, Archdeacon of Aberdeen | Britannica". www.britannica.com (in Inglis). Retrieved 16 October 2023.