Sir Walter Scott Biography - Profile, Childhood, Personal Life, Major Writings
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Scottish historical novelist, playwright and poet Sir Walter Scott (15 August 1771-21 September 1832) is considered the master of the historical novel. He was one of the most influential authors of modern times. His special interest was Scotland's history and culture which he described in his historical novel works.

Early Life & Childhood: Walter Scott was born on 15 August 1771 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1773, he was sent to live in the rural Borders region at Sandyknowe to cure his lameness. At Sandyknowe, he was taught to read by his aunt Jenny and learned from her the speech patterns. In 1775, he returned to Edinburgh. In 1776, Scott went back to Sandyknowe for another attempt and back two years later. In October, 1779 he admitted at the Royal High School of Edinburgh. Then Scott entered at the Edinburgh University where he studied arts and law. During this time, he met the blind poet Thomas Blacklock. In 1786, he left the university early without taking a degree for his illness. In 1789, he returned to university where he studied moral philosophy and Universal History. On 6th July 1792, he passed the Scots law examination of the Faculty of Advocates but unfortunately, he lost his first case.

Personal Life & Marriage: Walter Scott's father, also Walter Scott was a successful solicitor and his mother was named Anne Rutherford (1739–1819). In Sep. 1797, Scott met Margaret Charlotte Carpenter (1770–1826). Three weeks later he proposed to her and they were married on Christmas Eve 1797. The couple had two son and two daughter.