John of Fordun

John of Fordun (d. c. 1384) was a Scottish chronicler. The statement generally made that the chronicler was born at Fordoun (Kincardineshire) has not been supported by any direct evidence. It is certain that he was a secular priest, and that he composed his history in the latter part of the 14th century; and it is probable that he was a chaplain in the cathedral of Aberdeen.

References

• {{1911}}
• {{A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature}}