Charles Mackay | |
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Born | Perth, Scotland | March 27, 1814
Died | December 24, 1889 | (aged 75)
Occupation | Poet, journalist, and author |
Citizenship | Scotland |
Notable works | Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds |
Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Mills (??–1875) Rosa Henrietta Vale |
Children | Marie Corelli |
Charles Mackay (27 March 1814 – 24 December 1889) was a Scottish poet, journalist, author, anthologist, novelist, and songwriter, remembered mainly for his book Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds.