Frederick George Scott

Born in Montreal in 1861, Frederick George Scott became known in Canada both as a poet and as an Anglican clergyman. He served for many years as a rector in Quebec, and his writing often drew on the landscapes of the St. Lawrence region, as well as on spiritual and patriotic themes.

Scott published several books of poetry and became an important figure in Canadian literary life. Readers have often noted the way his poems bring together religious feeling, close observation of nature, and a strong sense of public duty.

During the First World War, he also served as a chaplain with the Canadian forces, an experience that shaped the later understanding of his life and work. He died in 1944, remembered as a writer whose career linked church life, wartime service, and the growth of Canadian poetry.