THOMAS of, or "THOMAS THE RHYMER" ERCILDOUN BIOGRAPHY

THOMAS of, or "THOMAS THE RHYMER" ERCILDOUN BIOGRAPHY from the Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John Cousin.

ERCILDOUN, THOMAS of, or "THOMAS THE RHYMER" ( fl. 1220-1297). —A minstrel to whom is ascribed Sir Tristrem , a rhyme or story for recitation. He had a reputation for prophecy, and is reported to have foretold the death of Alexander III., and various other events.