James Thomson (poet, born 1700), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Thomson (poet, born 1700)

Scottish writer (1700-1748)

Date of Birth: 11-Sep-1700

Place of Birth: Ednam, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 27-Aug-1748

Profession: writer, poet

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

James Thomson (c.
11 September 1700 – 27 August 1748) was a Scottish poet and playwright, known for his poems The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, and for the lyrics of "Rule, Britannia!".