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Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet and playwright (born 1686)

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Allan Ramsay (poet)

Scottish poet (1686–1758)

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…
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January 7

Day of the year

January 7 is the seventh day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 358 days remain until the end of the year.
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