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Walter Scott

Walter Scott

August 15, 1771 – September 21, 1832

Also known as: Lawrence Templeton | Jedediah Cleishbotham | Somnambulus | Clutterbuck | Laurence Templeton | Malachi Malagrowther

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet FRSE, was a Scottish poet, writer, publisher and literary critic. He was one of the most widely read authors of his time – not only in Europe – and is traditionally considered the founder of the historical novel. Many of his historical novels have become classics and have served as models for numerous plays, operas and films.