John Wilson (Scottish writer)



John Wilson (18 May 1785 – 3 April 1854) was a Scottish writer, the writer most frequently identified with the pseudonym Christopher North of Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine.

Quotes

 * Music is the universal language of mankind.
 * Nocted Ambrosianae (1822-5).

About

 * You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher. When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher.
 * To Christopher North by Alfred Tennyson.