John Gower — John Gower † Catholic Encyclopedia ► John Gower Poet; born between 1327 1330, probably in Kent; died October, 1408. He was of gentle blood and well connected. He may have been a merchant in London, but this cannot be authoritatively… … Catholic encyclopedia
John Gower — (c. 1330 – October 1408) was an English poet, a contemporary of William Langland and a personal friend of Geoffrey Chaucer. He is remembered primarily for three major works, the Mirroir de l Omme , Vox Clamantis , and Confessio Amantis , three… … Wikipedia
John Gower — tirant sur le monde, une sphère de terre, d’air et d’eau John Gower, né vers 1330 et mort en octobre 1408, était un poète anglais contemporain et ami personnel de Geoffrey Chaucer. John Gower est surtout connu pour trois œuvres majeures, le… … Wikipédia en Français
John Gower — disparando sobre el mundo, una esfera de tierra, aire y agua. John Gower, nacido hacia 1330 y muerto en octubre de 1408, fue un poeta inglés contemporáneo y amigo personal de Geoffrey Chaucer. John Gower es conocido fundamentalmente por tres… … Wikipedia Español
John Gower — n. 1325 1408) English poet … English contemporary dictionary
Gower, John — • Poet; born between 1327 1330, probably in Kent; died October, 1408 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Gower, John John Gower … Catholic encyclopedia
Gower — ist Ortsbezeichnung von Gower Halbinsel, Südwales Gower (Bezirk), Swansea, Wales Gower (Missouri) in Buchanan und Clinton County (Missouri) Personen Andrew Gower, Schöpfer von MMORPG RuneScape Craig Gower (* 1978), australischer Rugbyspieler… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Gower (disambiguation) — Gower may refer to the following places: *Gower peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Wales **Gower (Lordship), an ancient district, the original meaning of the name Gower. **Gower (electoral ward), an electoral ward of… … Wikipedia
John Skelton — John Skelton, also known as John Shelton (c. 1460 ndash; June 21, 1529), English poet, was born at Diss in Norfolk. EducationHe is said to have been educated at Oxford. He certainly studied at Cambridge, and he is probably the one Scheklton… … Wikipedia
Gower, John — (ca. 1330–1408) John Gower was a friend and contemporary of fellow poet Geoffrey CHAUCER. He enjoyed a literary reputation second only to Chaucer’s in his own lifetime and throughout the 15th century, and Shakespeare himself borrowed the plot… … Encyclopedia of medieval literature