Compton Mackenzie
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Sir Compton Mackenzie | |
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| Born | Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie 17 January 1883 West Hartlepool, England, UK |
| Died | 30 November 1972 (aged 89) Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
| Cause of death | Natural causes |
| Resting place | Barra, Scotland, UK |
| Occupation | 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) |
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.
Compton Mackenzie Media
Grave of Compton Mackenzie, Eoligarry, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides
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Other websites
- Compton Mackenzie on IMDb
- Works by Compton Mackenzie at Project Gutenberg
- Compton Mackenzie's appearance on This Is Your Life
- Compton Mackenzie at Find a Grave
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| Preceded by Stanley Baldwin |
Rector of the University of Glasgow 1931—1934 |
Succeeded by Iain Colquhoun |