Gavin Douglas
Gavin Douglas (c. 1474 – September 1522) was a Scottish bishop, makar and translator. Although he had an important political career, he is chiefly remembered for his poetry. His main pioneering achievement was the Eneados, a full and faithful vernacular translation of the Aeneid of Virgil into Scots, and the first successful example of its kind in any Anglic language. Other extant poetry of his includes Palice of Honour, and possibly King Hart.
Gavin Douglas | |
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| Bishop of Dunkeld | |
Statue of Gavin Douglas, Scottish National Portrait Gallery | |
| See | Diocese of Dunkeld |
| In office | 1515/6 – 1522 |
| Predecessor | Andrew Stewart |
| Successor | Robert Cockburn |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1516 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1474 Tantallon Castle, East Lothian |
| Died | September 1522 London |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Previous post(s) | Provost of St. Giles' |
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