William Dunbar
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William Dunbar
Summary
William Dunbar is a human[1]. His place of birth was East Lothian[2]. He was born on 1460[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on 1520[5]. He worked as a poet[6], Catholic priest[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in East Lothian[2], William Dunbar…
- William Dunbar died in Edinburgh[4].
- William Dunbar was born on 1460[3].
- William Dunbar died on 1520[5].
- William Dunbar held citizenship in Scotland[10].
- William Dunbar's professions included poet[6].
- William Dunbar's professions included Catholic priest[7].
- William Dunbar worked as a writer[8].
- Among William Dunbar's employers was University of St Andrews[11].
- William Dunbar's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[12].
- A notable work attributed to William Dunbar is The Flyting of Dunbar and Kennedie[13].
- William Dunbar's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
- William Dunbar is recorded as male[15].
- William Dunbar's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- William Dunbar's Commons category is recorded as William Dunbar (poet)[17].
- William Dunbar's religious order is recorded as Order of Friars Minor[18].
- William Dunbar's family name is recorded as Dunbar[19].
- William Dunbar's given name is recorded as William[20].
- William Dunbar's sponsor is recorded as James IV of Scotland[21].
- William Dunbar's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
- William Dunbar's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
- William Dunbar's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
- William Dunbar's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
- William Dunbar's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
- William Dunbar's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Born in East Lothian[2], William Dunbar… he was born on 1460[3].
Education
William Dunbar's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], Catholic priest[7], and writer[8]. Among William Dunbar's employers was University of St Andrews[11].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to William Dunbar is The Flyting of Dunbar and Kennedie[13].
Personal Life
William Dunbar's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
Death and Burial
William Dunbar died on 1520[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4].
Why It Matters
William Dunbar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]
FAQs
Where was William Dunbar born?
William Dunbar's place of birth was East Lothian[2].
Where did William Dunbar die?
William Dunbar died in Edinburgh[4].
What did William Dunbar do for work?
William Dunbar worked as poet[6], Catholic priest[7], and writer[8].
Where did William Dunbar go to school?
William Dunbar was educated at University of St Andrews[12].