John Davidson | |
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| Born | 11 April 1857 Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Died | 23 March 1909 (aged 51) Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Resting place | Buried at sea off Penzance |
| Occupation | Poet, playwright, novelist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Scots |
| Citizenship | British |
| Education | University of Edinburgh (1876–77) |
| Spouse | Margaret McArthur of Perth |
| Children | Alexander and Menzies |
John Davidson (11 April 1857 – 23 March 1909) was a Scottish poet, playwright and novelist, best known for his ballads.[1][2][3] He also did translations from French. In 1909, financial difficulties, as well as physical and mental health problems, led to his suicide.
- ^ Bickley, Francis (1912). . In Lee, Sidney (ed.). Dictionary of National Biography (2nd supplement). London: Smith, Elder & Co.
- ^ The Times, (27, 30 March 1, 19 April 20, 22 Sep (1909)
- ^ "John Davidson", Encyclopædia Britannica, 11th edit.,