james crichton

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Definition of james crichton in English English dictionary

born August 1560, Eliock House, Dumfries, Scot. died July 1582, Mantua, Mantua Scottish scholar and adventurer. After graduating from the University of St. Andrews, he publicly distinguished himself in Europe in learned activities. He entered the service of the duke of Mantua but was slain in a street fight at age

Reputedly a fine orator, linguist, debater, and man of letters, he was considered the model of the cultured gentleman, though admirers probably exaggerated his accomplishments. Years later he became known as "the Admirable Crichton

Hyphenation

James Crich·ton

Turkish pronunciation

ceymz krîçtın

Pronunciation

/ˈʤāmz ˈkrəʧtən/ /ˈʤeɪmz ˈkrɪʧtən/