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Allan Ramsay (poet)

Allan Ramsay (poet)
Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet and playwright (d. 1758)

Allan Ramsay was a Scottish poet, playwright, publisher, librarian and impresario of early Enlightenment Edinburgh. Ramsay's influence extended to England, foreshadowing the reaction that followed the publication of Percy's Reliques. He was on close terms with the leading men of letters in Scotland and England. He corresponded with William Hamilton of Bangour, William Somervile, John Gay and Alexander Pope.

15 October 1686

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