John Davidson (poet)

John Davidson (11 April 1857 – 23 March 1909) was a Scottish poet, playwright and novelist, best known for his ballads. He also did translations from French. In 1909, financial difficulties, as well as physical and mental health problems, led to his suicide.

John Davidson
John Davidson
Born(1857-04-11)11 April 1857
Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland,
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Died23 March 1909(1909-03-23) (aged 51)
Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Resting placeBuried at sea off Penzance
OccupationPoet, playwright, novelist
LanguageEnglish
NationalityScots
CitizenshipBritish
EducationUniversity of Edinburgh (1876–77)
SpouseMargaret McArthur of Perth
ChildrenAlexander and Menzies
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