James Thomson
Poet

James Thomson Net Worth

James Thomson was a Scottish poet, dramatist, and lyricist born on September 11, 1700. He is best known for his poetry collection The Seasons and for the text of the song "Rule, Brittania!". His last work, The Castle of Indolence, was published shortly before his death at a young age.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 11, 1700
Birth Place Scotland
Age 319 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 27, 1748 (age 47)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)

About

Scottish poet, dramatist, and lyricist known for his poetry collection The Seasons and for the text of the song "Rule, Brittania! His last work, The Castle of Indolence, was published just before his early death.

Before Fame

He studied at the College of Edinburgh, where he became a member of The Grotesque Club.

Trivia

He wrote a 1729 play entitled The Tragedy of Sophonisba.

Family Life

He was one of nine children born to Beatrix Trotter and Presbyterian minister Thomas Thomson.

Associated With

He wrote a poem in honor of Sir Isaac Newton on the occasion of Newton's 1727 death.

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