As per our current Database, Allan Ramsay has been died on Jan 7, 1758 (age 71).
When Allan Ramsay die, Allan Ramsay was 71 years old.
Popular As | Allan Ramsay |
Occupation | Poet |
Age | 71 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Born | October 15, 1686 (Scotland) |
Birthday | October 15 |
Town/City | Scotland |
Nationality | Scotland |
Allan Ramsay’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Allan Ramsay was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Scottish poet and author known for his pastoral writing and for his editorial revival of Scottish vernacular literature. His works include The Tea-table Miscellany, The Ever Green, and The Gentle Shepherd.
He was born to John and Alice Ramsey in Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1701, he became a wig maker's apprentice in Edinburgh.
He established the first circulating library in Scotland and also worked as a bookseller.
He married Christian Ross in 1712. The couple had six children, one of whom became a portrait Painter.
Literary contemporary Alexander Pope praised Ramsay's work.