Compton Mackenzie

Scottish writer, cultural commentator, raconteur and nationalist (1883-1972)
Person human Q1122051
Compton Mackenzie
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Compton Mackenzie

Summary

Compton Mackenzie is a human[1]. Born in West Hartlepool[2], he… he was born on January 17, 1883[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on November 30, 1972[5]. He worked as a writer[6], politician[7], publisher[8], autobiographer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (460 views/month, #6,762 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in West Hartlepool[2], Compton Mackenzie…
  • Compton Mackenzie passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Compton Mackenzie was born on January 17, 1883[3].
  • Compton Mackenzie died on November 30, 1972[5].
  • Burial took place at Barra[12].
  • Compton Mackenzie's father was Edward Compton[13].
  • Compton Mackenzie's mother was Virginia Bateman[14].
  • Among Compton Mackenzie's spouses was Faith Stone[15].
  • Among Compton Mackenzie's spouses was Christina MacSween[16].
  • Among Compton Mackenzie's spouses was Lilian MacSween[17].
  • Compton Mackenzie held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Compton Mackenzie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Compton Mackenzie worked as a writer[6].
  • Compton Mackenzie's professions included politician[7].
  • Compton Mackenzie's professions included publisher[8].
  • Compton Mackenzie worked as an autobiographer[9].
  • Compton Mackenzie worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Compton Mackenzie's professions included croquet player[20].
  • Compton Mackenzie's education included a stint at Magdalen College[21].
  • Compton Mackenzie was educated at St Paul's School[22].
  • Compton Mackenzie was educated at Colet Court[23].
  • Compton Mackenzie received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Compton Mackenzie received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • Compton Mackenzie is recorded as male[26].
  • Compton Mackenzie's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in West Hartlepool[2], Compton Mackenzie… he was born on January 17, 1883[3]. His father was Edward Compton[13]. His mother was Virginia Bateman[14].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30]; St Paul's School[22], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1509[33], headquartered in London[34]; and Colet Court[23], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1881[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], politician[7], publisher[8], autobiographer[9], screenwriter[10], and croquet player[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39] and Knight Bachelor[25], a title of honor[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1300[42].

Personal Life

Spouses include Faith Stone[15], Christina MacSween[16], and Lilian MacSween[17]. Compton Mackenzie was affiliated with the Scottish National Party[43].

Death and Burial

Compton Mackenzie died on November 30, 1972[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Barra[12].

Why It Matters

Compton Mackenzie ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (460 views/month, #6,762 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Works attributed to him include Whisky Galore[46], a literary work[47].

FAQs

Where was Compton Mackenzie born?

Compton Mackenzie was born in West Hartlepool[2].

Where did Compton Mackenzie die?

Compton Mackenzie passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Compton Mackenzie's parents?

Compton Mackenzie's father was Edward Compton[13]. Compton Mackenzie's mother was Virginia Bateman[14].

Who was Compton Mackenzie married to?

Compton Mackenzie's spouses include Faith Stone[15], Christina MacSween[16], and Lilian MacSween[17].

What did Compton Mackenzie do for work?

Compton Mackenzie worked as writer[6], politician[7], publisher[8], autobiographer[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Compton Mackenzie go to school?

Compton Mackenzie was educated at Magdalen College[21], St Paul's School[22], and Colet Court[23].

What awards did Compton Mackenzie receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24] and Knight Bachelor[25].

References

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  5. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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