Copland, Robert

Robert Copland (fl. 1508-1547), author and printer, worked in the office of Wynkyn de Worde. He issued books under his imprint, 1515-1547, and also worked as a bookseller and stationer. Copland translated three romances of chivalry and other works from French, and wrote poetry, including 'The Hye way to the Spyttel Hous' and 'Jyl of Breyntford's Testament'.

From the guide to the Robert Copland: The Complaynte of them that ben to late maryd, c. 1860, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)