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Thomas the Rhymer

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13th-century Scottish laird and reputed prophet from Earlston

WritersLived 1220 to 1290 · aged 70
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Sir Thomas de Ercildoun, better remembered as Thomas the Rhymer, also known as Thomas Learmont or True Thomas, was a Scottish laird and reputed prophet from Earlston in the Borders. Thomas' gift of prophecy is linked to his poetic ability.

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Writers
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deceased
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Lived 1220 to 1290 · aged 70
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9 languages

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