Scottish writer, cultural commentator, raconteur and nationalist (1883-1972) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Compton Mackenzie, OBE (/ˈkʌmptən məˈkɛnzɪ/; 17 January 1883 – 30 November 1972) was a prolific writer of fiction, biography, histories, and memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur, and lifelong Scottish nationalist. He was one of the co-founders in 1928 of the Scottish National Party along with Hugh MacDiarmid, RB Cunninghame Graham and John MacCormick.
Sir Compton Mackenzie | |
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Born | Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie 17 January 1883 West Hartlepool, England, UK |
Died | 30 November 1972 89) Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | (aged
Cause of death | Natural causes |
Resting place | Barra, Scotland, UK |
Occupation(s) | Scottish croquet player, actor, broadcaster, writer and political activist |
Years active | 1907–1971 |
Notable work | Whisky Galore The Monarch of the Glen |
Spouse(s) | Faith Stone (1905–1960) her death Christine McSween (1962–1963) her death Lillian McSween (1965–1972) his death |
Relatives | Fay Compton (sister) Viola Compton (sister) Henry Compton (grandfather) |
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Preceded by Stanley Baldwin |
Rector of the University of Glasgow 1931—1934 |
Succeeded by Iain Colquhoun |
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