John Fraser (poet)
John Fraser or John Frazer (c.1809–1849) was an Irish poet.
John Fraser | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1809 |
| Died | 1849 (aged 39–40) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Genre | Poetry |
Fraser was born at Birr, King's County, about 1809. He was by occupation a cabinet-maker, but employed his leisure in literary studies. He wrote, under the pen name J. de Dean, a considerable quantity of sentimental and patriotic verse.
He died in Dublin in 1849.
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Fraser, John (d.1849)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
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