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John of Fordun

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14th century Scottish historian

WritersLived 1301 to 1384 · aged 83
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John of Fordun was a Scottish chronicler. It is generally stated that he was born at Fordoun, Mearns. It is certain that he was a secular priest, and that he composed his history in the latter part of the 14th century. It is probable that he was a chaplain in St Machar's Cathedral of Aberdeen.

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Writers born in the 1300s 6

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deceased
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Lived 1301 to 1384 · aged 83
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11 languages

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