Duncan Campbell Scott

Duncan Campbell Scott CMG FRSC (August 2, 1862 – December 19, 1947) was a Canadian civil servant and poet and prose writer. With Charles G.D. Roberts, Bliss Carman, and Archibald Lampman, he is classed as one of Canada's Confederation Poets.

Duncan Campbell Scott

CMG FRSC
Born(1862-08-02)August 2, 1862
Ottawa, United Province of Canada
DiedDecember 19, 1947(1947-12-19) (aged 85)
Ottawa, Canada
OccupationCivil servant
CitizenshipBritish subject
GenrePoetry
Literary movementConfederation Poets
Notable awardsCMG, Lorne Pierce Medal, FRSC
SpouseBelle Botsford, Elise Aylen
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A career civil servant, Scott served as deputy superintendent of the Department of Indian Affairs from 1913 to 1932.

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