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Allan Ramsay, oil painting by John Smibert; in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

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Also Known As	Gawin Douglas • Isaac Bickerstaff
Born	October 15, 1686 • Scotland
Died	January 7, 1758 (aged 71) • Edinburgh • Scotland
Notable Works	“Ever Green” • “Fables and Tales”
Role In	Scottish Enlightenment

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