About William Glen
Lived 1789 – 1826 (aged 37). William Glen was a writer and poet.
William Glen (14 November 1789December 1826), Scottish poet, born in Glasgow, was for some years in the West Indies. He died in poverty. He wrote several poems, but the only one which has survived is his Jacobite ballad, Wae's me for Prince Charlie.
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Who was William Glen?
Scottish poet (1789-1826)
When was William Glen born?
William Glen was born on 14 November 1789 in Glasgow.
When did William Glen die?
William Glen died on 1 December 1826.
What was William Glen's occupation?
William Glen was a writer and poet.
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· DBpedia: William Glen (poet)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Glen. https://biography.guide/william-glen-writer/
MLA: "William Glen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-glen-writer/.
Chicago: "William Glen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-glen-writer/.
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