Blacklock, Thomas, geb. 1721 in Annan in der Grafschaft Dumfries (Schottland); erblindete früh, studirte in Edinburg Philosophie u. Theologie, wurde 1759 Prediger u. st. in Edinburg 1791. Er schr.: Gedichte, 1746, vermehrt, Edinb. 1754, 1756, 1792, mit Zugaben 1795, auch in Andersons Sammlung der britischen Dichter 1796; zum Theil übersetzt von Kosegarten in seinem Britischen Odeon, Berl. 1800.
Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.
Blacklock — This unusual name is of Anglo Saxon origin, and derives from a nickname for someone with very dark hair. The derivation is from the Old English pre 7th Century word blaec , meaning black, dark , with locc , (lock of) hair, and although,… … Surnames reference
Blacklock Elementary School — Infobox Education in Canada name= Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary imagesize= motto= motto translation= streetaddress= 5100 206 St city= Langley province= British Columbia postalcode= V3A 2E5 areacode= 604 phone= 530 3188 fax= 530 9726 email= url=… … Wikipedia
Blacklock, Thomas — (1721 1791) Born at Annan, Dumfriesshire, and though his parents were poor, young Thomas was well educated despite having lost his sight at six months old by an attack of smallpox. He acquired a little Latin and at the age of twelve attempted… … British and Irish poets
BLACKLOCK, THOMAS — a clergyman, born in Annan, blind from early infancy; after occupying a charge for two years, set up as a teacher in Edinburgh; was influential in inducing Burns to abandon his intention to emigrate, and may be credited, therefore, with saving … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Blacklock, Thomas — (1721 1791) Poet, b. near Annan of humble parentage, lost his sight by smallpox when 6 months old. He began to write poetry at the age of 12, and studied for the Church. He was appointed Minister of Kirkcudbright, but was objected to by the… … Short biographical dictionary of English literature
Nathan Blacklock — Personal information Full name Nathan Dylan Drake Blacklock Born 4 April 1976 (1976 04 04) (age 35) Tingha, Australia Playing information … Wikipedia
Nadine Blacklock — (1953–1998) was a nature photographer best known for her detailed nature photography of the Lake Superior area. She was married to Craig Blacklock, a well known photographer in his own right. She died in a car accident on Highway 61 near Two… … Wikipedia
Wendy Blacklock — (born Sydney, Australia) was an Australia based theatre and television actor best known for her long running role of Edie MacDonald in the 1970s television soap opera Number 96 . Blacklock s acting career began on the stage and she spent two… … Wikipedia
Craig Blacklock — (born 1954) is a nature photographer best known for his book The Lake Superior Images. His father, Les, and late, first wife, Nadine were also successful nature photographers. Blacklock has published fourteen books of photos, including several co … Wikipedia
William Blacklock House — Infobox nrhp | name =William Blacklock House nrhp type = nhl caption = William Blacklock House location= 18 Bull St., Charleston, South Carolina lat degrees = 32 lat minutes = 47 lat seconds = 0 lat direction = N long degrees = 79 long minutes =… … Wikipedia
