R. M. Ballantyne | |
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Born | Robert Michael Ballantyne 24 April 1825 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 8 February 1894 Rome, Italy | (aged 68)
Pen name | Comus |
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | British |
Period | 19th century |
Genre | Juvenile fiction |
Spouse |
Jane Grant (m. 1866) |
Children | 6 |
Relatives | James Ballantyne (uncle) |
Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 – 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction, who wrote more than a hundred books. He was also an accomplished artist: he exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.[1]