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James Beattie (1735–1803)
Beattie, James (bē’ti). A Scottish poet; born in Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Oct. 25, 1735; died in Aberdeen, Aug. 18, 1803. He studied in Aberdeen, and was professor of moral philosophy in Marischal College from 1760 till his death. He wrote metaphysical essays and poems. ‘The Minstrel’ is his chief work. The first book (1771) passed through four editions before the second part appeared (1774).