Ercildoun, Thomas of, or Thomas the Rhymer
- Ercildoun, Thomas of, or Thomas the Rhymer
(fl. 1220-1297)
A minstrel to whom is ascribed Sir Tristrem, a rhyme or story for recitation. He had a reputation for prophecy, and is reported to have foretold the death of Alexander III., and various other events.
Short biographical dictionary of English literature .
John W. Cousin.
2011.
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