R. M. Ballantyne | |
|---|---|
 R. M. Ballantyne, c. 1890 | |
| Born | Robert Michael Ballantyne 24 April 1825 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 8 February 1894 (aged 68) Rome, Italy |
| 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]