Compton Mackenzie
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 (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) |
Compton Mackenzie Media
Grave of Compton Mackenzie, Eoligarry, Isle of Barra
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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 |