R. M. Ballantyne

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.

R. M. Ballantyne
R. M. Ballantyne, c. 1890
BornRobert Michael Ballantyne
(1825-04-24)24 April 1825
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died8 February 1894(1894-02-08) (aged 68)
Rome, Italy
Pen nameComus
OccupationWriter
NationalityBritish
Period19th century
GenreJuvenile fiction
Spouse
Jane Grant
(m. 1866)
Children6
RelativesJames Ballantyne (uncle)
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