George Clapperton
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George Clapperton was a Scottish nobleman, vernacular poet, and a patron of the Bannatyne Manuscript living in the 1500s.[1]
Biography
[edit]Clapperton worked in the Chapel Royal from 1535-1574 after being put forward to the subdeanery.[1] Clapperton was named as the provost of Trinity College in 1540 following the death of James Kincragy.[1] Due to his connections with both Trinity college and the Chapel Royal he benefitted from his position with royals. Clapperton took on a number of roles outside of his work with Trinity College and the Chapel Royal including being the titular vicar of Wemyss, a parson of Kirkinner, and an almoner to the King, a position which he maintained from 1538 until 1542 when James V died.[1] Clapperton's connection to the Bannatyne Manuscript stems from his presentation to the subdeanery of the Chapel Royal. Clapperton's connection with royalty is consistent with much of the Bannatyne connections.[1] Clapperton's name is included among a number of influential names in Scottish literature in George Bannatyne's 'Memoriall Buik'.[1]
Works
[edit]Clapperton's poem "Wa worth marriage" is included in the Maitland Folio, identifying him as a vernacular poet.[1]