George Mackenzie

Scottish lawyer, Lord Advocate, essayist and legal writer (1636 – 1691)
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George Mackenzie

Summary

George Mackenzie is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dundee[2]. He was born on January 1, 1636[3]. He died on January 1, 1691[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], heraldist[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], and advocate[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (621 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Mackenzie's place of birth was Dundee[2].
  • George Mackenzie was born on January 1, 1636[3].
  • George Mackenzie died on January 1, 1691[4].
  • George Mackenzie is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard[11].
  • George Mackenzie's father was Simon Mackenzie, 1st of Lochalyne[12].
  • George Mackenzie's mother was Elizabeth Bruce[13].
  • George Mackenzie was married to Elizabeth Dickson[14].
  • George Mackenzie was married to Margaret Halyburton[15].
  • A child of George Mackenzie was George Mackenzie[16].
  • A child of George Mackenzie was Agnes Mackenzie[17].
  • A child of George Mackenzie was Elizabeth Mackenzie[18].
  • A child of George Mackenzie was Jean Mackenzie[19].
  • A child of George Mackenzie was Margaret Mackenzie[20].
  • A child of George Mackenzie was James Mackenzie[21].
  • George Mackenzie worked as a librarian[5].
  • George Mackenzie's professions included heraldist[6].
  • George Mackenzie's professions included lawyer[7].
  • George Mackenzie worked as a writer[8].
  • George Mackenzie's professions included advocate[9].
  • George Mackenzie held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[22].
  • George Mackenzie was educated at University of St Andrews[23].
  • George Mackenzie was educated at University of Aberdeen[24].
  • George Mackenzie was educated at University of Aberdeen School of Law[25].
  • George Mackenzie's education included a stint at University of Dundee School of Law[26].
  • George Mackenzie was a member of Faculty of Advocates[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dundee[2], George Mackenzie… he was born on January 1, 1636[3]. His father was Simon Mackenzie, 1st of Lochalyne[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Bruce[13].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[23], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1413[30], headquartered in Fife[31]; University of Aberdeen[24], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35]; University of Aberdeen School of Law[25], a law school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1495[38]; and University of Dundee School of Law[26], a law school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1967[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[5], heraldist[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], and advocate[9]. George Mackenzie held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Dickson[14], b. 1645[42] and Margaret Halyburton[15]. Children include George Mackenzie[16]; Agnes Mackenzie[17], b. 1663[43]; Elizabeth Mackenzie[18], 1667–1717[44]; Jean Mackenzie[19]; Margaret Mackenzie[20]; and James Mackenzie[21].

Death and Burial

George Mackenzie died on January 1, 1691[4]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[11].

Why It Matters

George Mackenzie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (621 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was George Mackenzie born?

George Mackenzie's place of birth was Dundee[2].

Who were George Mackenzie's parents?

George Mackenzie's father was Simon Mackenzie, 1st of Lochalyne[12]. George Mackenzie's mother was Elizabeth Bruce[13].

Who was George Mackenzie married to?

George Mackenzie's spouses include Elizabeth Dickson[14] and Margaret Halyburton[15].

What did George Mackenzie do for work?

George Mackenzie worked as librarian[5], heraldist[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], and advocate[9].

Where did George Mackenzie go to school?

George Mackenzie was educated at University of St Andrews[23], University of Aberdeen[24], University of Aberdeen School of Law[25], and University of Dundee School of Law[26].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . witches.shca.ed.ac.uk. witches.shca.ed.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation librarian, heraldist, lawyer +2
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Member of the Parliament of Scotland
    Place of birth Dundee
    Place of burial Greyfriars Kirkyard
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