Andrew Lang

1844 - 1912

country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

native language: English

languages spoken, written or signed: French, English

educated at: Balliol College, University of St Andrews, Edinburgh Academy, Loretto School, Selkirk High School

occupation: poet, historian, translator, journalist, anthropologist, literary critic, children's writer, essayist, collector of fairy tales, writer, folklorist, erudite person, novelist

award received: Fellow of the British Academy

Andrew Lang (31 March 1844 – 20 July 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him. Source: Wikipedia (en)